Senior Accountant, Assurance

Stern Cohen Accountants; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid workplace

Fridays off in July/August

Winter holiday days off

8 personal days

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Dress for your day

Job summary

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its Assurance Team in Toronto, with a hybrid work model requiring two days in office weekly. The CPA-designated candidate should bring 2–3 years of senior public accounting experience and a client-focused approach.

Reporting to managers and interacting with partners and clients, you will work on assurance, compilations, and tax engagements for mid-market and owner-managed businesses, while staying current with Canadian accounting standards

Qualifications

• CPA designation and active licensure.
• 2–3 years of senior public accounting experience.
• Experience with mid-market / small business clients.
• Strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit and review engagements; prepare planning documents and financial statements.
• Prepare compilations for owner-managed businesses.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns and related filings.
• Communicate with clients and understand their businesses; manage timelines and budgets.
• Maintain knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Client service excellence

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant, Assurance (CPA Designated)

Full-Time | Two days in office/week
Salary -$85k to $95K per annum

Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).

The Opportunity:

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Junior/Intermediate Accountant to join the Firm’s Assurance Team. The role focuses mainly on assurance, compilations, and tax engagements. This role will report directly to the team's managers and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Audit and review engagements, including:
  • Preparation and completion of planning documents and financial statements
  • Recognition of accounting issues and cooperation with the manager/partner to create solutions
• Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses in various industries
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, related checklists and additional tax filings
• Correspondence with clients, acquiring a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and proactively responding to and anticipating clients’ needs within approved budget and timelines
  
• Gain an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates
• Contribution to firm growth and community
  

Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• 2-3 years of senior experience in a public accounting practice
• Experience working with mid-market / small business / entrepreneurial clients is preferred
• Dedication to client service excellence and a drive to understand the clients' business and maintain good client relationships
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multitask, manage, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency and knowledge of accounting software, including Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office, including Excel
  

Benefits of Working with Stern Cohen

Stern Cohen Accountants is an award-winning Toronto accounting firm with a modern outlook and a strong reputation for world-class service and employee satisfaction. Stern Cohen’s values emphasize our commitment to work-life balance and to a collaborative culture that supports professional growth.

• A hybrid workplace with flexibility to work from home or from the office
• Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance
• Fridays off with pay in July and August
• 2 additional paid days during the winter holidays
• 8 personal days in addition to vacation time
• 2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance
• Professional development training, coaching, and support
• Advancement opportunities due to firm growth
• “Dress for your day” flexibility
• A modern cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.