senior accountant

Curtis-Villar LLP; Guelph; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in Guelph, Ontario, is seeking a CPA with assurance and corporate tax experience. The ideal candidate will excel in client interaction and mentoring junior colleagues. Responsibilities include preparing client files and identifying issues, while working in a hybrid environment. A commitment to effective communication and adaptability to new technologies is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Company events

On-site parking

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3 years of assurance experience preferred.
• 3 years of experience with corporate tax preferred.
• Experience in a public accounting firm is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare files and meet deadlines for clients.
• Identify opportunities/issues to address for clients.
• Develop client relationships and provide solutions.

Skills

Assurance Experience

QBO/Xero Experience

Mentoring Interest

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Caseware

Job description

Overview

Curtis-Villar was established over 30 years ago and has built a reputation of trust with our team and clients. We understand that the world is changing at a rapid rate and it is important to embrace change and adapt. We were early adopters of real-time accounting and have coached many of our clients through the process.

We are believers that while there are times of year where our choice of career does require overtime, we can also achieve balance in our lives. We provide our team with health spending account, personal hours, paid professional development, paid professional dues, study days, a hybrid working environment, and team events/rewards.

Opportunity

What is the opportunity?

Curtis-Villar Chartered Professional Accountants is growing and looking for the next outstanding team member to join us! Are you someone who enjoys interacting with clients and brings their A-game each and every day? Do you excel at mentoring more junior colleagues and helping to mold them into exceptional accountants?

Your role on the team will include a variety of responsibilities working with a wide range of exciting clientele – the small to medium sized businesses that are driving Ontario’s economy. You will be responsible for being aware of deadlines, preparing files and being aware of changes to accounting and assurance standards. As a key member of the team, you will be accountable for taking ownership of tasks related to our clients and identifying opportunities/issues to be addressed. You will be responsible to bring ideas to meetings and to provide solutions that positively impact our team and workflows.

To provide the most up to date experience we are embracing cloud based applications and automation to free us up for the exciting, high-value work our clients are looking for.

Who are you?

Who are you?

As the ideal candidate you will have a can-do attitude and be a team player who enjoys interacting with people. You will display each of the following attributes:

• CPA Designation
• Assurance Experience
• QBO/Xero Experience
• Mentoring Interest
• Pride of Ownership
• Dedication
• Punctuality
• Initiative
• Attention to Detail
• Organized
• Experience in a Public Accounting Firm

Effective and professional communication is your calling card. You aim to provide client service and partner with clients in achieving their goals. You are confident enough to develop client relationships and build rapport with team members, business partners and clients. You are excited about being exposed to new technology and you understand that client’s needs are rapidly changing how and what we do. You want to be at the forefront of this movement. You have experience using a variety of programs such as (but not limited to) QuickBooks Online, Xero, Caseware, TaxPrep, Dext, Wagepoint, iFirm, etc.

If this describes you and you are interested in working in a professional environment with other remarkable people, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Commitment to Inclusion

Curtis-Villar LLP is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We will endeavor to accommodate the needs of qualified applicants in all parts of the hiring process

Job Details

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• When did you receive your CPA Designation?

Experience:

• assurance: 3 years (preferred)
• corporate tax: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Guelph, ON N1H 2G6