Senior Audit Associate

3 Step Recruitment, Inc.; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm of Chartered Accountants in Canada is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join their expanding team. This hybrid role requires preparing year-end engagements, developing client relationships, and supporting team communication. Candidates should be in progress of CPA designation with 3-4 years of experience in public accounting, specifically in audit and assurance.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus Pay

3 Weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in public accounting, focusing on audit and assurance.
• Previous experience in the preparation of compilation, review, and audit engagements.
• Strong client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across various industries.
• Maintain effective communication with team members regarding progress updates.
• Develop and sustain positive client relationships through timely responses.

Skills

Client communication

Audit and assurance

Preparation of financial statements

Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)

Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNFPO)

Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)

Education

University degree or college diploma in accounting

CPA designation (or progress towards)

Tools

Caseware

Caseview/Jazz-IT

Profile

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants offering professional accounting, auditing, and tax services to a wide range of businesses and individuals in the Greater Toronto Area, is currently seeking a Senior Audit Associate to join their expanding team.

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 9:00am - 5:00pm
Hybrid role. 3-4 days in office required.

Salary: $75,000 - $100,000.

Benefits: Health, Dental, Tuition reimbursement, Bonus Pay.

Vacation: 3 Weeks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across various industries, including performing Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements, and preparing accounting and tax returns, working papers, and financial statements in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain effective communication with team members regarding progress updates and ongoing issues.
• Develop and sustain positive client relationships through timely responses to requests and suggestions, both internally and externally.

Experience and Education:

• University degree or college diploma in accounting, with progress towards completing the CPA designation.
• CPA designation will be considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in public accounting, focusing on audit and assurance.
• Previous experience in the preparation of compilation, review, and audit engagements.
• Familiarity with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNFPO).
• Knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) is an asset.
• Experience in drafting financial statements, including related note disclosures.
• Experience in preparing corporate tax returns.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Previous experience working with small businesses or privately owned, owner-managed entities.
• Experience with Caseware, Caseview/Jazz-IT, and Profile.

We offer customized rewards programs that focus on flexibility and work-life integration.