Senior Staff Accountant - Assurance - Vancouver

EY; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EY Vancouver is seeking an Assurance Senior to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders. You will direct fieldwork, adapt the audit approach to client needs, and manage staff performance.

You will develop teams, maintain strong client relationships, and apply complex accounting concepts with integrity and leadership.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting
• Canadian CPA designation or in progress
• Minimum 2 years audit experience in a public accounting firm
• Strong project management and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders
• Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of engagement status, and manage staff performance
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts
• Develop people through delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
• Contribute ideas to audit teams and respond to team members’ views
• Use technology to learn, share knowledge, and enhance service delivery
• Maintain an educational program to develop skills
• Develop understanding of EY service lines and seek opportunities to apply services

Skills

Client relationships

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Audit expertise

Adaptability

Mentoring

Education

Accounting degree

CPA designation or in progress

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long‑term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

Your Key Responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.
• Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.
• Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.
• Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews.
• Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views.
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
• Develop an understanding of EY's service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm's services.

What We Look For

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent reciprocal designation, or currently completing the Canadian CPA designation
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
• Excellent project management skills, advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What We Offer You

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Vancouver: $66,000 to $90,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

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Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

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