Senior Staff Accountant - Audit - Assurance - Ottawa

EY; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier professional services firm in Canada is seeking an Assurance Senior to deliver quality assurance services. In this role, you will manage client relationships and lead audit processes. The ideal candidate will possess an accounting degree, progress towards Canadian CPA, and have 2-3 years of audit experience. Comprehensive benefits include medical coverage, mental health support, and generous time off, along with opportunities for career advancement. This position is essential for maintaining integrity and quality in client engagements.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Mental health benefits

Generous time off

Exclusive learning programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an auditor.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dedication to teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality assurance services to clients.
• Maintain productive working relationships with clients.
• Adapt the audit approach to client environments.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Integrity

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting

Progress toward Canadian CPA

Job description

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 will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

As an Assurance Senior, you will a professional member of our Core Audit practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

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.

To qualify for the role you must have

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
• Progress toward Canadian CPA
• A minimum of 2-3 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

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 extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

• Ottawa: $65,000 to $81,000

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