Senior Staff Accountant

Fuller Landau LLP; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accounting and advisory firm in Hamilton as a Senior Staff Accountant. In this role, you will provide technical support for various engagements, including preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns, while utilizing your expertise in bookkeeping and investment management. Experience a collaborative environment with diverse development opportunities, flexible hours, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Flexible hours

Hybrid work arrangements

Group RRSP and benefits plan

Career development programs

Ongoing training and education

Weekly on-site massage

Healthy snacks during busy season

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency in Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep.
• Investment bookkeeping experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Perform full cycle bookkeeping and manage payroll processing.
• Draft correspondence related to client engagements.

Skills

Tax experience

Communication skills

Bookkeeping

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation pursuit

Tools

Caseware

TaxPrep

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Hamilton

Join Fuller Landau

You'll be part of a collaborative team that supports your success and welcomes your ideas and ambition. Our professional commitment is also personal.

Your opportunity

The Staff Accountant provides technical support to various engagements, including compilation financial statements, corporate income tax preparation, investment bookkeeping, and T3s, T4s, and T5s. The role also involves assisting with bookkeeping, payroll, managing banking and finance relationships, management reporting, government filings, and general business advice.

Your major responsibilities

• Preparation of compilation financial statements and corporate tax returns
• Full cycle bookkeeping, including adjusting journal entries, bank reconciliations, depreciation calculations, income tax accruals, and inter-company account reconciliations
• Investment bookkeeping with moderate complexity (handling portfolios, dividends, capital gains, T3 and T5 work)
• Knowledge of payroll processing using internet-based providers (Payweb, Ceridian, ADP)
• Preparation of tax returns (T1, T2, T3) and regulatory forms (T4, T5, HST, EHT, WSIB)
• Drafting correspondence related to client engagements
• Coordinating with clients to gather information and answer questions

What we look for

• Minimum of 3 years of tax experience in a public accounting firm
• Proficiency in Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep
• Investment bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Word, Excel, and overall computer literacy
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Strong commitment to quality
• Understanding of business professionalism

What we offer

• Competitive compensation, including performance bonuses
• Flexible hours and hybrid work arrangements
• Additional summer paid time off
• Group RRSP and benefits plan
• Career development with clear roadmaps
• Mentorship for CPA designation pursuit
• Customized ongoing training and education
• Various employee committees and wellness initiatives
• Weekly on-site massage and healthy snacks during busy season
• Community involvement through Fuller Giving Foundation

About Fuller Landau

We are an accounting, tax, and advisory firm with over 150 team members serving private business leaders and high-net-worth families.

Join a collaborative environment that values your ideas and ambitions.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and support accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.