Senior Staff Accountant

Crowe Soberman; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public accounting firm in Toronto seeks a professional with at least three years of experience in public practice. Responsibilities include planning audits, preparing financial statements, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must have a university degree and be close to completing their CPA, CA designation, along with solid knowledge of GAAP and Canadian tax regulations. A competitive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Accessible by public transit

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of practical experience in public practice.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and Canadian taxation.
• Completion of or near completion of CPA, CA designation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare time budgets for audit engagements.
• Prepare financial statements with required notes.
• Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Client service skills

Education

University degree

Completion of CPA, CA designation

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Professional staff members in this position have at least three years’ experience in a public accounting firm. This position is responsible for various engagements and may at times be involved in two or more assignments simultaneously. Professional staff members must have a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principals (GAAP and GAAS) and Canadian taxation to be able to carry out and supervise field work in the more complex areas of the audit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare time budget for review and audit engagements for subsequent approval by the Manager and/or the Partner
• Prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters (i.e., enclosure letter, legal information letter and engagement letter)
• Ensure that all planned procedures have been completed in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, and GAAS, if applicable. Also to ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily
• Complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses
• Complete entire NTRs, reviews and small audits
• Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns
• Promptly review any significant assurance engagement findings or questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation with the Manager or Partner and make suggestions as to their resolution

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of:

• University degree
• Completion of or close to completion of CPA, CA designation
• three years of practical experience in public practice

Experience with:

• Caseware
• Caseview
• Taxprep
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication and strong work ethic
• Positive team player
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, CAS and Canadian tax
• Requires little supervision on routine tasks
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
• Excellent client service skills, with the desire and ability to understand the clients' businesses
• Comfortable making contact with clients
• Conscious of client relations and expectations

Located in the heart of mid-town Toronto, we offer a convenient work location that is accessible by public transit for this permanent full time role. We offer a competitive compensation package that is commensurate with your experience. To learn more about our firm, please visit the Careers section of our website.

At Crowe Soberman, we take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. Our dedication lies in fostering a workplace that is inclusive and free of barriers, enabling every individual to realize their full potential. We recognize the significance of a diverse workforce in achieving success and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We invite qualified candidates to apply and consider making Crowe Soberman your employer of choice – accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process, please advise us in advance. Learn more here.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.