Senior Staff Accountant- Enterprise - Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Barrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their Assurance team. In this role, you will prepare financial statements and tax returns, ensuring compliance with firm standards. You will engage with diverse clients, offering expert advice while leveraging advanced technology and resources. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth supported through continuous learning opportunities. If you are passionate about delivering quality assurance services and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Paid personal days

Learning opportunities

Support from colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years public accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement and corporate tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and tax returns for various clients.
• Effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Public Accounting

Financial Statement Preparation

Corporate Tax Preparation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

Word

Excel

TaxPrep

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant- Enterprise- Assurance

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Feb 22, 2025

Requisition ID: 143209

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. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

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.

The opportunity

As an Assurance Staff, you will be a professional member of our Enterprise team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, audit and review services (audit and review engagements, notices to reader (compilation), personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals.

Your key responsibilities

Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance staff.

• Preparation of notice to reader financial statements and tax returns in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses
• Preparation of tax returns (corporate, personal, trusts, GST, T4’s/T5’s)
• Bookkeeping activities and assist clients with set-up and maintenance of corporate records
• Effective communication with our clients, government agencies and with our managers and staff
• Keeping managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis of progress and significant issues
• Providing advice and training to other staff members
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Works effectively, independently and in a team environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Minimum of 3 years public accounting experience, including financial statement and corporate tax preparation
• Previous experience working with Caseware/Caseview, Word and Excel is essential, familiarity with TaxPrep and various accounting packages is desirable
• Knowledge of investment accounting an asset

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 leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

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 comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, 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

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Diversity and inclusiveness are 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. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that 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.

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