Senior Accountant (CPA)

Oakdale Consulting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting firm in Toronto seeks a self-motivated Senior Accountant to analyze tax issues, ensure compliance, and prepare financial statements. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and possess strong expertise in Canadian tax legislation and financial data analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in public accounting practice.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and IFRS/ASPE.
• Experience in preparing domestic tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tax issues and advise on minimization strategies.
• Ensure accurate preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies.

Skills

Communication

Tax Analysis

Financial Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

CPA (Ontario) Designation

Tools

QuickBooks

Caseware

TaxCycle

Simply Accounting

Excel

Job description

My client, a well-established small business located in Etobicoke, ON, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its growing team. We seek self-motivated individuals who take pride in quickly grasping a project and hitting the ground running.

What will you do:

• Analyze tax issues and advise on tax minimization strategies.
• Maintenance of all relevant files and supporting documents, including monthly balance sheet, income statement, journal entries, and continuity schedules.
• Complete tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing corporate tax returns and other compliance slips and tax returns (T4s/T5s).
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address full compliance.
• Ensure accurate, timely preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Collaborate with clients and the tax team to develop and implement tax planning and tax minimization strategy engagements.
• Prepare fundamental tax reorganizations, including engagement planning, data collection, development of step plans, and building direct client relationships.
• Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses.

What you bring to this role:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Must thaveCPA (Ontario)Designation,
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in public accounting practice.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and related legislation.
• Working knowledge of IFRS/ASPE.
• Knowledge of data management and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with QuickBooks, Caseware, TaxCycle, and Simply Accounting and advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Experience in the preparation of domestic tax compliance as well as research and documentation of tax issues