Senior Staff Accountant- Enterprise- Assurance

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Enterprise Advisory Services team. The role includes preparing financial statements, performing tax returns, and collaborating with peers in a team-focused environment. Candidates should have at least three years of accounting experience and proficiency in relevant software tools. EY promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Support and coaching from peers

Learning opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting.
• Experience in performing review and compilation engagements.
• Strong attention to detail and personal initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and compile financial files.
• Perform Notice to Reader and Review engagements.
• Assist managers with material for client presentations.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Taxprep, iFirm and Caseware

Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Taxprep

iFirm

Caseware

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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. 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.

The opportunity

As a Senior Accountant, you will be a professional member of our EY Private, Enterprise Advisory Services team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting services (review engagements, compilations), and tax (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 senior.

Skills and attributes for success

• Prepare, review and compilation files
• Perform Notice to Reader and Review engagements
• Financial statement preparation
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns and other tax slips
• Assist managers with material for client presentations
• Understand accounting, and review concepts and apply them to client situations
• Adapt and review methodologies to a range of client types
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-focused environment
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with managers, and to coach junior staff
• Prior experience with investment accounting
• Perform any other related duties

To qualify for the role you must have

• University degree or college diploma
• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting and in performing, review and compilation engagements, as well as tax preparation
• Proficiency in Taxprep, iFirm and Caseware
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Personal initiative with strong attention to detail
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients, team members and outside parties
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong accounting and tax skills, general ledger, cash receipts, cash disbursements, investment company accounting with knowledge of HST administration an asset
• Excellent PC skills, knowledge of Taxprep and Caseware an asset
• T4’s, T5’s, Trust and T5013 and partnership returns an asset
• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

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.

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.

• 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

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

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.