Senior Accountant, Private Company Audit and Assurance

Manning Elliott LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Private Company group. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality financial services, including conducting audits, preparing tax returns, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and have a strong foundation in financial accounting and tax knowledge. The firm values professional growth and offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits to support work-life balance. If you're ready to contribute to a team that prioritizes excellence and ethical standards, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Healthcare spending account

Generous vacation entitlement

Flex days for work-life balance

Lifestyle & meal allowance

Professional development program

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience post-CPA designation in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial statement reviews and prepare complex tax returns.
• Mentor junior accountants and manage client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal controls.

Skills

CPA designation

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Caseware

Tax Prep

Job description

Senior Accountant, Private Company Audit and Assurance

Private Company

Status:

Permanent, Full-Time

Purpose Of Role:

Manning Elliott LLP is seeking a motivated and accomplished Senior Accountant to join our Private Company group. The Senior Accountant position plays a crucial role in providing high-quality financial services to clients. The primary purpose of this role is to support the audit and assurance team by conducting financial statement reviews, preparing complex tax returns, and analyzing accounting systems. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for mentoring junior staff members, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This position requires a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Ultimately, the Senior Accountant contributes to the firm’s reputation for delivering exceptional accounting services and upholding the highest ethical standards in the industry.

Reports To:

Manager/Senior Manager/Partner

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes:

1. Designated CPA
2. 1-2 years experience post-designation
3. Minimum 2-4 years experience working with private, owner managed clients in a public accounting firm
4. Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
5. Computer software proficiency (Caseware, Tax Prep)
6. Fundamental financial accounting and tax knowledge
7. Sound foundation of preparing Canadian personal and corporate income tax returns
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
9. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
10. Creative problem solving ability
11. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
12. At minimum, 1 year experience managing and mentoring Junior Accountants
13. Identifies engagement issues and attempts to resolve them

Responsibilities:

1. Understands client business and identifies issues and suggests improvements
2. Is able to produce concise and complete reports for review by engagement manager
3. Applies technical knowledge and research in formulating client and firm related recommendations
4. Working with the engagement manager, anticipates engagement issues and risks, assesses alternatives and takes appropriate action
5. Preparation of personal and trust returns
6. Train and mentor junior team members and provide feedback to ensure they are able to make improvements on subsequent engagements
7. Plan and execute notice to readers and review engagements, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with ASPE standards
8. Build effective working relationships with client contacts, and respond effectively to client requests
9. Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
10. Ensure compliance with internal control and policies
11. Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting team and other departments
12. Reviewing journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy
13. Perform various analyses and prepare account reconciliations
14. Assist with the management of clients and foster excellent relationships while seeking out new business opportunities
15. Communicating with other members of the client service team, including partners and managers, to ensure client expectations are met and managed in a timely manner
16. Actively supports and participates in firm wide initiatives
17. Participates in the firm’s Team Development and Performance Management Program
18. Promote the firm’s Quality Control Standards

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $104,000. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.

Are you looking to join a firm that values your well-being and professional growth? Manning Elliott LLP offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits such as extended health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, generous vacation entitlement, and the opportunity to earn flex days to maintain work-life balance. In addition, we provide a lifestyle & meal allowance, and a professional development program to support your personal and career development. Invest in your future with Manning Elliott LLP – where your success is our priority.

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