Senior Accountant (Assurance & Accounting) - CPA Public Practice

SHIM & Associates LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing CPA firm in Vancouver is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their team. Responsibilities include assisting with audits, reviewing financial statements, managing tax matters, and ensuring compliance with IFRS regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in public practice, is enrolled in the CPA pathway, and possesses excellent analytical skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years Canada work experience, with 2 years in public practice.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS and ability to research complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits, reviews, and compilations for clients.
• Manage tax compliance and assist in planning strategies.
• Prepare working papers and external financial reporting packages.

Skills

Financial statements

Problem-solving

Customer service

Analytical skills

Integrity

Education

Enrolled in CPA PEP

Completion of CFE

Tools

CaseWare

QuickBooks

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant (Assurance & Accounting) - CPA Public Practice

Senior Accountant (Assurance & Accounting) - CPA Public Practice

SHIM & Associates LLP, a growing CPA firm specializing in Audit, Review, Compilation, Tax and Consulting services with a diverse and dynamic client base is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join the team. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who not only possesses the skills, knowledge and experience required but who also has a positive & professional attitude and the ability to work well with minimal supervision. The Senior Accountant is largely responsible for assisting the Managers and Partners with various tasks including preparing the working papers for audit, reviews, compilation, and tax engagements; preparing external financial reporting packages for quarter-ends and year-ends; managing various tax matters; and completing ad hoc projects that arise from time to time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Audits, Reviews and Compilations:

• Audit and Review engagements for publicly listed entities; and
• Prepare working papers in CaseWare for Compilation engagements for small business clients.
• Prepare quarterly and annual Financial statements and notes; and Management’s discussion and analysis;
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide IFRS interpretation and prepare technical accounting memos that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner;
• Ensure compliance with all current IFRS reporting and disclosure requirements;
• Liase with external auditors for the quarterly review and annual audit;
• Create and maintain the external reporting calendar; and
• Analyze, implement and communicate complex changes required in the financial reporting processes, systems or requirements.

Taxation:

• Manage all tax compliance matters with service providers and Government agencies; and
• Assist in tax planning strategies from time to time.

Other:

• Assist on various corporate matters;
• Prepare monthly budgets/financial reports as needed;
• Identify issues with our client’s Internal Controls and suggests improvements;
• Perform internal audit procedures from time to time; and
• Other projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of in Canada work experience, with at least 2 years of public company or public practice experience;
• Enrolled in CPA PEP with completion of CFE or newly designated; and
• An excellent knowledge of IFRS is required combined with the ability to research and propose company positions on complex accounting issues.

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience with CaseWare, Profile, QuickBooks, and Sage 50;
• Solid understanding of financial statements;
• Strong understanding of internal controls and the COSO framework;
• Microsoft Excel knowledge is essential;
• Tenacious and detail oriented;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High level of confidentiality and integrity;
• Customer service focus; and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter. We wish to thank all who apply; however, only candidate selected for interviews will be contacted.

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.shimaccounting.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Accounting

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