Senior Audit Assurance

Northbound Recruitment; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Audit Associate in Burlington, Canada. This position involves managing complex audits, developing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a CPA, CA designation, a minimum of one year of Senior-level public accounting experience, and proficiency in accounting software like CaseView and QuickBooks. This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-stress environment while providing quality service to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year at a Senior level or two years at the Intermediate level in public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform lead role in audits and review engagements for private businesses.
• Independently complete compilation engagements, preparing corporate income tax returns.
• Research accounting issues and make recommendations on proposed accounting treatment.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Client service skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Proficiency in Excel

Leadership qualities

Education

CPA, CA (Audit) Designation

Tools

CaseView/CaseWare

TaxPrep

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

Document Management Tools

Job description

As a Senior Audit Associate, you will manage larger and more complex engagements and continue to advance your technical knowledge. You will continue to have increased exposure within the firm and externally through elevated client interactions. The role will involve developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships, ensuring the Ultimate Client Experience is provided, and showcasing your leadership qualities through the mentoring, coaching, and training of other team members.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Perform a lead role in completion of audits and review engagements of financial statements for private businesses including preparation of corporate income tax returns adhering to industry standards and guidelines
• Independently complete compilation engagements including preparation of corporate income tax returns
• Research accounting issues in accordance with ASPE and ASNFPO and make recommendations on proposed accounting treatment
• Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
• Provide guidance to junior team members
• Show ongoing progress to the achievement of the competencies for your level

What you offer:

• CPA, CA (Audit) Designation
• Minimum one year at a Senior level OR two years at the Intermediate level of public accounting experience for a variety of industries, preferably in a small to mid-sized firm
• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises
• Demonstrated technical accounting skills and research capabilities
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Self motivated, results driven
• Proficient using CaseView/CaseWare and TaxPrep software
• Strong knowledge of various Excel functions
• Experience using QuickBooks or Simply Accounting
• Demonstrated ability to use Document Management Tools
• Confident in ability to manage working in a high-stress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions
• Owns transportation as travel will be required

Working conditions and physical requirements:

• Sits at a desk for prolonged periods and works on a computer.
• Works effectively within an open-concept environment with distractions (phones, conversations etc.).
• Is able to deal with working in a high-stress environment with competing priorities, demanding deadlines, and interruptions.