Staff accountant

Merit Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Toronto is seeking a Staff Accountant to provide technical support across various engagements, including preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements and corporate tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a public accounting firm and be proficient in relevant software like Quickbooks and Caseware. Responsibilities include full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll processing. Strong communication skills and ability to meet deadlines are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Canadian experience in a public accounting firm.
• Highly computer literate and proficient in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Notice to Reader financial statements and corporate tax returns.
• Conduct full-cycle bookkeeping and prepare adjusting journal entries.
• Perform investment bookkeeping involving portfolios, dividends, and capital gains.
• Process payroll using services like Payweb, Ceridian and ADP.
• Prepare tax returns including T1, T2, T3 and regulatory forms.
• Draft correspondence related to client engagements.

Skills

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Quickbooks

Word

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Business professionalism

Job description

Position Summary:

The Staff Accountant provides technical support to all types of engagements. The team offers Notice to Reader (NTR) Financial Statements, corporate income tax preparation, investment bookkeeping, and T3s, T4s, and T5s. In addition, the successful candidate will assist with bookkeeping, payroll, managing banking and finance relationships, management reporting, government filings and general business advice.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of Notice to Reader financial statements and corporate tax returns
• Full cycle bookkeeping including preparation of adjusting journal entries, preparation of bank reconciliations, calculation of depreciation, income tax accruals and reconciliation of inter-company accounts
• Investment bookkeeping with a moderate level of complexity (dealing with portfolios, handling dividends, capital gains and the corresponding T3 and T5 work)
• Knowledge of payroll processing using internet-based payroll service providers (Payweb, Ceridian and ADP)
• Preparation of tax returns (T1, T2 & T3) including tax and regulatory forms (T4, T5, HST, EHT & WSIB)
• Drafting correspondence related to client engagements
• Coordinate with client to gather information and be available to answer questions

Qualifications/Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ Canadian experience working in a public accounting firm
• Proficient in Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep
• Proficient in Quickbooks, Word and Excel, and highly computer literate overall
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential to this role
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Must have a strong commitment to quality
• Solid understanding of business professionalism