Senior Accountant

Gauvreau and Associates; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing public accounting firm in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of public accounting experience and a Bachelor's Degree. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience working with a public accounting firm is ideal.
• CPA student working towards their CPA designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Connect with clients daily and answer their questions.
• Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and financial statements.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Relationship management

Attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Problem identification and analysis

Planning and organizing

Strategic thinking

Information and task monitoring

Judgement and problem solving

Experience in leading client meetings

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant

We are looking for a high performing senior accountant to join our growing firm at our Downtown Peterborough office. The successful candidate will be skilled in completing the tasks below. This exciting role comes with ample growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Connect with clients daily. Gathering information and answering any questions they may have
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
• Produce error-free accounting reports and financial statements and present their results
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns and advise on tax planning opportunities
• Analyze complex financial reports and records
• Assist with financial and tax audits
• Protects organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Correspond with CRA and government agencies as required
• Collect and analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data
• Other projects as assigned

Required Skills

• Relationship management
• Experience in leading client meetings
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Strategic thinking
• Strong communication skills
• Information and task monitoring
• Problem identification and analysis
• Judgement and problem solving
• Teamwork

Experience

• An ideal candidate has between 3-5 years experience working with a public accounting firm.
• CPA student working towards their CPA designation considered an asset.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required).

Our Core Values

• All In (passion for what you do and a commitment to excellence)
• Own It (solutions oriented, owning outcomes)
• Choose Opportunity (willingness to innovate)
• Better Together (teamwork drives the best results)

Position Type

• Existing Vacancy: Internal and External

Compensation

This position offers a starting salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 per year. Compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s education, relevant experience, and skills.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applicants are advised that AI may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling.

Learn more about us here: https://gauvreaucpa.ca/join-us/ and in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuJBnoF5lpY

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