Senior Staff Accountant Enterprise Assurance

About EY-Parthenon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an Assurance Staff member to join their Enterprise team. This role involves preparing financial statements, tax returns, and providing advisory support to clients, leveraging your CPA designation. With a competitive salary range from $67,000 to $95,000 and a comprehensive rewards package, you'll enjoy professional development and a supportive work environment. Candidates must have 2 years of public accounting experience and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus program

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Vacation policy and firm-paid days

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a Canadian CPA designation or in progress.
• A minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare review and compilation financial statements.
• Prepare corporate and personal tax returns.
• Effective communication with clients and government agencies.

Skills

University degree or equivalent education

Canadian CPA designation or in progress

Minimum 2 years public accounting experience

Familiarity with CaseWare/Caseview

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

University degree in accounting

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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

Your key responsibilities

• Preparation of review and compilation 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, T4s/T5s)
• Bookkeeping activities and assist clients with set-up and maintenance of corporate records
• Effective communication with 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
• Participate in new business development initiatives

Skills and attributes for success

• University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent reciprocal designation or currently completing the Canadian CPA designation
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience in performing review and compilation engagements including financial statement and corporate tax return preparation
• Previous experience working with CaseWare/Caseview; familiarity with Word and Excel; knowledge of TaxPrep and various accounting packages is desirable
• Knowledge of investment accounting is an asset

Ideally you’ll also have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Works effectively independently and in a team environment
• 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 you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to 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 designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from 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 internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $67,000 - $95,000

Required Experience

Staff IC

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Required Experience:

Staff IC

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