Senior Staff Accountant- Enterprise- Assurance

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

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Waterloo. The role involves preparing financial statements, tax returns, and reviewing client engagements. Candidates should have a university degree, at least three years of accounting experience, and proficiency in relevant tax software. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Exciting learning opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of experience in accounting and tax preparation.
• Personal initiative with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for clients.
• Assist managers with material for client presentations.
• Foster an efficient and team-focused environment.

Skills

Prepare, review and compilation files

Perform Notice to Reader and Review engagements

Financial statement preparation

Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Taxprep

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

Taxprep

Caseware

Job description

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Location: Waterloo

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 8, 2025

Requisition ID: 1634633

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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. You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

The opportunity

As a Senior Accountant, you will be a professional member of ourEY 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 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

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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