Senior Staff Accountant

Crowe Soberman; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Crowe Soberman LLP in Toronto is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant with 3+ years in public practice to handle audits, reviews, compilations, and tax engagements. You will work under Audit & Advisory, collaborating with managers and partners in a hybrid role from a mid-town Toronto location.

The position requires CPA/CA progression and strong GAAP, CAS, CSRE 2400 knowledge, with attention to detail and client service excellence. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Proficiency with GAAP, CAS, CSRE 2400 and Canadian tax.
• CPA, CA designation completion or near completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and budget time for review and audit engagements for approval by Manager/Partner.
• Prepare financial statements with notes and year-end letters.
• Ensure procedures meet firm policies and Canadian standards; resolve queries.
• Plan audits and address high-risk file sections.
• Complete compilation and review engagements.
• Train and supervise junior staff on audits.
• Prepare corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Review significant findings with Managers/Partners and suggest resolutions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

CAS knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

University degree

CPA/CA designation near completion

Tools

CaseWare

Caseview

TaxPrep

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position: Senior Staff Accountant

Team: Audit & Advisory

Reporting to: Audit Partners, Senior Managers & Managers

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: Yonge and Eglinton. Please note this position is a hybrid position.

Status: This position is for an existing vacancy

Salary: $80,000 - $105,000

Crowe Soberman LLP is more than one of Canada’s premier independent chartered professional accounting firms. We are a group of passionate people, delivering meaningful results to our clients. We are currently looking for a proactive, self-starter to join our team as a Senior Staff Accountant.

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 Principles (GAAP), Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE 2400) and Canadian taxation.

Principal Duties and 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 Canadian standards. Also to ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily;
• Thoroughly plan an audit and complete entire sections of the file assessed as high risk;
• Complete entire compilation and review engagements;
• Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements;
• Prepare corporate, personal, partnership, and trust 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:

• University degree;
• Completion of or close to completion of CPA, CA designation;
• At least two years of practical experience in public practice; and
• Experience with Audit, Review, Compilation and Tax engagements.

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, CSRE 2400 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. How do we build a culture of belonging? Learn more here.

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