Senior Staff Accountant- Audit- Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Montreal is seeking an Assurance Senior staff accountant. The role involves delivering quality assurance services, managing audit teams, and maintaining client relationships. Candidates should have an accounting degree, Canadian CFE or CA designation, and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Bilingualism in French and English is essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits to support employee wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Generous time off

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Integrity in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients.
• Manage staff performance and oversee fieldwork.
• Maintain client relationships throughout the year.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Bilingual in French and English

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Analytical skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting

Canadian CFE or CA designation

Job description

Overview

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. Join us to build an exceptional experience for yourself and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

As an Assurance Senior staff accountant, you will be a professional member of our Audit practice. You will be part of a team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders, supported by EY’s investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for audit professionals.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients and their stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess client satisfaction.
• Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
• Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of 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 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 opportunities to apply the firm’s services.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Successfully passed the Canadian CFE and/or possess a Canadian CA designation, or possess a reciprocal CA designation recognized with the CICA
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or relevant business/industry experience
• Excellent project management skills, and advanced written and verbal communication skills
• A dedication to teamwork and leadership
• Integrity within a professional environment
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is a requirement

Ideally, you’ll also have

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

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our benefits include medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, mental health benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and group savings plans. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, additional firm-wide holidays, and the option to purchase extra vacation days. EY provides internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and contribute to the community.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies are equitable, and people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting gender equity, 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion, neurodiversity and accessibility initiatives, and the voices of Indigenous peoples nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us to build a better working world.

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