Senior Accountant, Accounting Services

Stern Cohen LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stern Cohen LLP, an innovative firm in Toronto, is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant for their Small Business Accounting Services Team. This role involves preparing financial statements and tax returns while serving as the primary client contact. Candidates should have 3-4 years of public accounting experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and proficiency in tools like CaseWare and Taxprep. The position offers a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and a comprehensive compensation package.

Benefits

Culture of lifelong learning

Supportive work environment

Flex hours

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of public accounting experience.
• Strong investment and tax knowledge.
• Solid technical accounting skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements using CaseWare.
• Preparation of tax returns (Personal, Corporate, and Trust).
• Act as the main contact person for clients.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Client service excellence

Tools

CaseWare

Taxprep

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant, Accounting Services

Stern Cohen is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join the Firm’s Small Business Accounting Services Team. This role will report directly to the Manager and Principal of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, team members, and clients.

Stern Cohen is your opportunity for a rewarding career with an innovative and award-winning firm. We encourage you to check out our Careerspagefor team member reviews and to learn more about what makes us unique.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements using CaseWare;
• Preparation of tax returns (Personal, Corporate, and Trust);
• Investment accounting;
• Complete, review and develop an understanding of the client’s business as it relates to each engagement;
• Act as the main contact person for clients.

Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of public accounting experience;
• Strong investment and tax knowledge;
• Solid problem-solving skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Proficient in CaseWare, Taxprep and various tax software;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong time management skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong technical accounting skills;
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Bookkeeping;
• Client service and relationship building excellence (for external and internal clients);
• Detail orientation and analytical/inquiry skills that will enable a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses;
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation);

Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:

• Culture of lifelong learning
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Enthusiastic team spirit
• Flex hours to allow for work-life balance
• Dress for Your Day casual dress policy
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package

Learn more about employee experience at Stern Cohen on our Careerspage and on LinkedIn.

Interested applicants are kindly asked to include a cover letter along with their resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact applicants who closely match our requirements.

Stern Cohen LLP offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.