Senior Staff Accountant

Mccay Duff LLP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ottawa seeks a Senior Staff Accountant to supervise engagements and lead staff. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and at least two years of public accounting experience. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth and development in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ public accounting experience.
• Working towards or having a CPA qualification.
• Strong technical experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead staff accountants on assigned engagements.
• Develop assurance plans and budgets.
• Monitor progress of assigned engagements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Technical Experience

Public Accounting Experience

Education

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Job description

We are searching for dynamic professionals who can join our team in the capacity of Senior Staff Accountants. If you are looking for professional growth and future advancement opportunities we would love to meet you.

As a Senior Staff Accountant you will:

• Supervise and lead staff accountants on assigned engagements;
• Act as a liaison between the client, client staff and McCay Duff staff;
• Assume responsibility for the work of staff accountants and assistants;
• Assume responsibility for complex engagements with minimum direct supervision from the engagement supervisor;
• Develop assurance plans and budgets;
• Monitor progress of assigned engagements, and keep the engagement supervisor, manager or partner informed;
• Provide direction and motivation to staff accountants to support their career development;
• Assist the Firm with business development activities by recognizing business opportunities with current clients;
• Participate on internal committees or project teams.

Qualifications:

• New team members must be working towards, or have, a professional accounting designation (CPA);
• A minimum of two years’ public accounting experience;
• Excellent communication and analytical skills;
• Strong technical experience;
• Experience in all aspects of the accounting profession including compilations, review audits, corporate and personal income tax;
• Passion and enthusiasm to work in public accounting.

Please identify in your application the source from which you heard of this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

McCay Duff is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, ordisability.

McCay Duff welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and McCay Duff’s Policies on Accommodation, McCay Duff provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process.

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