Senior Staff Accountant

Fisher Professional Corporation; London; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established CPA firm in London seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to enhance client relationships and provide exceptional service. The role involves preparing complex financial documents, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to firm growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and excellent communication skills, with a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $90,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Fridays off in summer

Bonus pay

Health spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Team building outings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in public practice accounting.
• Successful completion of CFE or advanced pursuit of CPA.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of complex compilation files and tax returns.
• Mentoring and coaching junior staff.
• Engagement planning and client interaction.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Client Relations

Self Motivation

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Microsoft 365 Office Suite

QuickBooks

Sage50

Job description

Fisher Professional Corporation is a busy, well-established London-based CPA Firm. Since our inception, we have proudly grown and prospered through positive word-of-mouth referral at the hands of happy, satisfied clients. These clients encompass a broad range of industries such as owner-managed businesses, professionals, service firms, retailers, manufacturers and more. Our goal is to assist our clients in reaching their own goals of growth, profit maximization and tax minimization.

In fact, the Fisher Professional Corporation Mission is to make both our clients and ourselves more money than we thought possible, while having fun doing it. Further, the growth and prosperity of our employees / team is as important to us as that of our clients. As a CPA Ontario Approved Training Office, we are proud of our PPR / EVR program. We are there for our clients and our staff, developing and growing together through mentorship and teamwork – both in the office and out.

Why join the Fisher team as a Senior?

• Valued client connection – We take pride in our long-term relationships with our clients, and in the pleasure of forming new ones; and it shows.
• Continued client growth – As a small business generalist, enjoy the rewarding sense of gratitude through your assistance with a variety of clients as we continue to grow.
• Fostered personal growth – As a mentoring-level team member, the deepening of your knowledge is equally as paramount; through skills practice in all avenues of the Firm, as well as through webinars and continued professional development.
• Progression opportunities – We look forward to your demonstrated desire and abilities towards fulfilling your career goals, be it in mentorship and / or management, or a future partnership with the Firm.
• A competitive salary and benefits package – Our comprehensive plan includes availability to convenient, covered parking downtown, core and flexible hours, Fridays off in summer, bonus pay, a valuably broad health spending account, tuition reimbursement, not to mention company fun and events that range from healthy tax season snacks to team building outings and seasonal celebrations.
• Dynamic team environment – Diversity, equality and inclusion are key components in the make-up of a fantastic team that revels in sharing ideas, collaborating, and celebrating its successes.

The Opportunity

Our Firm in downtown London is seeking an initiative-taking Senior Staff Accountant to join our team. Having passed the CFE, with a minimum of three year’s recent Firm experience, the successful applicant, and future CPA, will play an instrumental role in delivering exceptional service to our clients in the preparation of compilation engagements, assurance services, tax services, as well as through invaluable insight as a small business generalist.

Candidates looking to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in Public Accounting, with an emphasis on client connection, team mentorship and Firm growth – we are excited to meet you.

Your contributions as an integral member of the team :

• Preparation of a variety of complex compilation files
• Preparation and completion of working papers for review and audit engagements
• Engagement planning
• Preparation of personal, trust and corporate tax returns
• The provision of business advisory services
• Professional client interaction
• Demonstrate desire and ability to build and manage those client relationships
• Collaborating with Managers and engagement Partners towards Firm growth
• Actively mentor and coach junior staff to their highest potential
• Completion of other related and / or special work

We know you’ve got what it takes :

• Completion of post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or related field
• Successful completion of the CFE, or within advanced pursuit of CPA
• Minimum of 3 years experience in public practice accounting
• Knowledge of Canadian ASPE and tax compliance / planning and legislation
• A good understanding of advanced accounting and management principles
• Proficiency with CaseWare, TaxPrep, Microsoft 365 Office Suite
• Experience with QuickBooks and Sage50
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication with a strong work ethic and impeccable attention to detail
• Self motivation with a willingness to take on new challenges
• Ability to look at the bigger picture and independently solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• A positive attitude, with motivation to achieve high standards of client service
• The ability to maintain strong client relations, and aim to build new ones
• Professional leadership experience combined with excellent team skills
• Aptitude for juggling multiple projects and prioritizing work
• Capacity to identify skills gaps and provide training and mentorship to junior staff

The salary for this exciting position, ranging from $65,000 - $90,000, is commensurate with experience.

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