Senior Accountant

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for their CPA practice in Toronto. The role involves completing audit files, preparing personal and corporate tax returns, and coaching junior staff. Candidates should have a CPA designation, strong public accounting experience, and proficiency in relevant software. This position offers a salary of $90,000/year and requires residence in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 4 years of public accounting experience with demonstrated experience in audit and tax.
• Thorough knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, and CAS for complex engagements.
• Possessing strong organizational skills to manage multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete audit, review, and compilation files.
• Coach Junior and Intermediate accountants.
• Build long-lasting client relationships.

Skills

Audit experience

Tax preparation

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

University Accounting degree

Tools

CaseWare

QuickBooks

Tax Prep

Excel

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing CPA practice.

About the Opportunity

• Independent completion of audit, review and compilation files and related tax preparation
• Preparing complex areas of the file
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Preparing corporate tax returns and appropriate tax checklists
• Completing and overseeing others' work on files
• Coaching Junior and Intermediate accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary
• Building effective and long lasting working relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
• Reviewing the accuracy of work completed by Junior and Intermediate team members
• Responding effectively and efficiently to client, manager and partner requests

In Summary

• Planning, execution and completion of files
• Understanding technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
• Building effective working client relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
• Managing allocated projects or assignments, including time management
• Responding effectively to client, manager and partner requests and suggestions relating to an assignment
• Supervising and training junior and intermediate staff
• maintaining technical knowledge - IFRS, ASPE, CAS - by: attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

About You

• CPA designated or near completion
• Completion of a University Accounting degree and completion of CPA designation or at least substantial progress thereto
• 4 years of public accounting experience with demonstrated experience in audit and tax
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with ASPE, IFRS and CAS to be able to complete complex areas of an engagement
• Possessing leadership qualities and ability to support team members and goals
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy
• Development of a business advisor mindset is important
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate well with clients, managers and partners
• Possessing strong project management skills and organization, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, CaseWare, Jazz-it, Tax Prep, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting

Salary

$90,000 / Year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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