Senior Staff Accountant

Wilkinson & Company LLP; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional accounting firm in Trenton, ON is seeking a skilled accountant to manage various financial engagements. Candidates must have a CPA designation or be pursuing one, along with a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of public accounting experience. The role involves financial reporting, tax return preparation, and more. This position offers a salary of $79,989 CAD annually and a supportive work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Extended Medical Insurance

Pension for Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development fees

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing or in possession of CPA or CPA, CA designation required.
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting required.
• Innovative thinker with strong skills in report writing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, and administer accounting systems for departments.
• Complete planning tasks for Review Engagements.
• Independently prepare complex personal and corporate tax returns.

Skills

CPA or CPA, CA designation

Time management

Report writing

Exceptional communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ability to learn new programs quickly

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Terms of Employment: Full-time / Permanent

Location: Trenton, ON

Employment Address: 50 Dundas Street West, Trenton, ON, K8V 3P4

Hours of Work:

January to June: 40 hours/week

July to December: 35 hours/week

Language: English

Benefits: Eligible for Dental Insurance, Extended Medical Insurance, Pension for Health benefits, Dental Benefits and discretionary salary increases in accordance with company policy. Also eligible for tuition reimbursement and professional development fees.

Salary: $79,989.00 CAD / year

About Us: We offer a small firm feel with the opportunity for work-life balance, yet our staff, resources, and technical knowledge could rival any national firm. Wilkinson & Company LLP continues to grow and prosper; we are leaders in our field and committed to service excellence. We work as a team, for the firm, our clients, and for each other. At Wilkinson & Company LLP you will be given every opportunity to reach your full potential and enjoy a rewarding and prosperous career.

Why Choose Us: Do you imagine yourself in an organization where you honestly feel that you are making a difference; doing workthat is interesting and challenging? Are you interested in growing your career and taking on new leadership opportunities with thisteam and across the Firm? Are you ready to join our team? Then you should seriously consider a career at Wilkinson & Company LLP.

Our holistic approach fosters initiative, confidence and professional growth. As an accountant at Wilkinson you are responsible for all aspects of the engagement and are encouraged to develop long term meaningful relationships with your clients. In a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, you will gain experience in all facets of the industry, from financial reporting and assurance, to tax planning and compliance enabling you to remain versatile, engaged and grow professionally.

As Eastern Ontario’s leading regional accounting firm, we serve a broad range of industries and not-for-profit organizations providing our staff with extensive experience as well as interesting and challenging work.

Duties:

• Planning, setting up and administering accounting systems and preparing financial information for individuals and departmentswithin the organization
• Developing and maintaining cost finding, reporting, and internal control procedures
• Completing the planning tasks for Review Engagements including: planning memos, planning forms, time budget preparation, etc.
• Responsible for file completion for Review Engagements including: the guide and relevant checklists and budget to actual analysis
• Completing the required note disclosure and year end letters for Review Engagements including engagement independence, representation and legal matters, etc.
• Examining accounting records and preparing financial statements and reports
• Completing a complex Review Engagement with little to no guidance
• Independently leading engagements and preparing the most complex sections of an Audit Engagement
• Independently preparing complex personal tax returns
• Reviewing various income tax slips and filings for corporate tax returns including T4s and T5s
• Independently preparing complex corporate tax returns
• Examining financial accounts and records and promptly identifying significant audit or accounting issues for discussion with the Manager, Senior Manager and/or Partner
• Analyzing financial statements and reports and posing credible financial, business and tax solutions to issues that have been identified
• Conducting self-review of own working papers and financial statement prior to submitting to Manager
• Delegating sections of the file to junior staff members based on their knowledge, experience and capabilities and ensuring that staff are properly supervised during completion of each procedure
• Coaching staff by providing support and development and by conducting Performance evaluations, if deemed appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Actively pursuing (or already in possession of) CPA or CPA,CA designation is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field is required
• 3+ years of progressive development and experience in public accounting is required
• Innovative and strategic thinker; skilled at time management and report writing
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with team members
• Ability to learn new programs quickly