Senior Accountant

Joshua Morin CPA Inc.; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to assist the CEO and oversee accounting operations. The role involves ensuring compliance, preparing tax returns, and supervising interns. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 10+ years of experience, and be bilingual in French and English.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Bilingual in French and English for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Propose process improvement initiatives and review operations.
• Prepare adjustment entries and tax returns (T2 and T1).
• Supervise and train accounting interns and technicians.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting Standards

Financial Analysis

Bilingual Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Sage50

Quickbooks online

Profile

Caseware

Acomba

Job description

The person in the position of Senior Accountant serves as an assistant to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job Description : Internal Control :

• Propose continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize the flow of production and review operations.
• Review accounting files, ensuring the quality of the work process.
• Ensure compliance with client files (Corporate and individuals).
• Discuss possible solutions for specific issues with the CEO.

Accounting :

• Prepare adjustment entries and compilation missions.
• Fill out T2 corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare individual tax returns during the T1 tax season.
• Design, implement, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals and businesses.
• Respond to questions regarding accounting procedures by researching and interpreting accounting standards.
• Summarize the current financial situation by gathering information (Preparation of the balance sheet, income statement, and other reports).
• Justify financial transactions by analyzing documents.

Supervision and Training :

• Supervise and train, if necessary, accounting interns, other accountants, or accounting technicians.

Practical Experience :

• Practical experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger (management of supplier invoices and payments, customer billing and collection, cash management, and bank reconciliation).

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Knowledge : Office suite (including advanced Excel), Sage50, Quickbooks online, Profile, and Caseware. Knowledge of Acomba software would be considered an asset.
• Years of experience : 10 years and more.

Bilingual : This role involves interactions with clients on a national scale. Therefore, proficiency in both French and English is required for this role, both in written and oral communication.