Senior Accountant

JobItUs; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accounting firm in the Metro Vancouver area is seeking an experienced auditor. You will prepare financial statements, manage assurance engagements, and guide junior staff, requiring a CPA designation or equivalent. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in public accounting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. This role offers a demanding but rewarding atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an auditor in a public accounting firm.
• Prepared to work long hours when required.
• Exceptional team player with experience in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns.
• Guide junior team members in daily fieldwork.
• Communicate with clients effectively and professionally.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Technical expertise

Education

CPA designation or undergraduate degree

Tools

CaseWare Working Papers

Taxprep

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review financial statements and tax returns
• Participate in the planning, preparation and completion of assurance engagements
• Prepare or review assurance engagements by identifying, communicating, and resolving key issues and discrepancies
• Guide the junior team members in daily fieldwork
• Communicate with clients effectively and professionally
• Demonstrate technical expertise, with a strong knowledge of professional standards

OTHER TASKS

• Use CaseWare Working Papers to review or compile client information
• Use tax software (Taxprep) to prepare or review tax returns
• Be responsible for budget and recovery of time on engagements by managing your schedule and deadlines effectively

REQUIREMENTS

• You have completed your CPA designation, just wrote the CFE, or have an undergraduate degree and are close to completing your senior designation.
• You have a minimum of 2 years working as an auditor for a public accounting firm
• You are able to work with time management, tax, bookkeeping and client software
• Deadline-driven, your work is always completed on time
• You are prepared to work long hours when required
• Patient and calm, you are able to communicate with colleagues and clients, ensuring their needs are met
• You are an exceptional team player and have experience working in a team setting