Senior Accountant, Private Enterprise Core Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP Canada is seeking an Accounting professional to join their Enterprise Core Services practice. The role involves conducting compilation and review engagements, preparing tax returns, and mentoring junior staff, with a focus on providing exceptional service to clients. Candidates should possess an accounting degree and 2-3 years of experience in public accounting. Join KPMG and contribute to a diverse team dedicated to helping clients succeed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm.
• General understanding of the Accounting Cycle and General Ledgers.
• Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compilation and review engagements.
• Prepare corporate, personal, and other tax returns.
• Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Communication

Client Service

Education

Accounting/business degree or diploma

Tools

Accounting and tax software

ASPE

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Enterprise Core Services practice at KPMG is focused on supporting entrepreneurs, family businesses, privately-held companies, and high net worth individuals and families. Helping our clients to succeed is our bottom line. In addition to providing our clients with assurance, accounting, and tax services, we work with other members of our firm to offer a wide range of services.

What you will do

• Conduct compilation and review engagements.
• Prepare year-end adjusting entries and bookkeeping, as required.
• Prepare corporate, personal, and other tax returns.
• Leadership of field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
• Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• As an Accounting professional, you will provide a service that represents a high-value mark for our firm, helping companies assess their risk as they work to ensure transparency across their operations.

What you bring to the role

• Accounting/business degree or diploma.
• 2 - 3 years post graduate experience with a public accounting firm.
• General understanding of the Accounting Cycle, General Ledgers and Account Posting.
• Excellent project management, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Experience with ASPE.
• Experience working with accounting and tax software.
• Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties.
• Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff.
  Previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client.
• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.