Staff Accountant

Tharmabalan; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayuran Tharmabalan Professional Corporation is seeking a Staff Accountant in Scarborough, Ontario. The candidate will manage engagements independently, perform compilations, reviews, and audits with minimal supervision, and prepare financial statements and tax returns.

CPA designation or CPA-PEP enrollment is required or pursued. Minimum two years in a Canadian public accounting practice is mandatory, with strong knowledge of ASPE, CSRE 2400, CSRS 4200.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), working toward designation.
• At least two years of experience in a Canadian public accounting practice.
• Ability to complete compilation engagements independently from start to finish.
• Ability to complete review engagements from planning through completion with minimal supervision.
• Hands on audit engagement experience is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Canadian corporate (T2) and personal (T1) taxation.
• Knowledge of ASPE, Canadian Auditing Standards, CSRE 2400, and CSRS 4200.
• Experience preparing financial statements, adjusting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers.

Responsibilities

• Manage engagements independently with minimal supervision.
• Prepare compilation engagements from planning to completion.
• Complete review engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Conduct audit engagements and related testing as required.
• Prepare corporate and personal income tax returns (T2/T1).
• Maintain organized engagement files and comply with firm policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

University degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation or CPA PEP enrollment

Tools

CaseWare Working Papers

CaseView

ProFile

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

Job description

Scarborough, Ontario Full Time, Permanent Start Immediately

Compensation determined based on qualifications and experience.

Important · Minimum qualifications are mandatory

If you do not meet the minimum education, public accounting experience, assurance engagement experience, and software proficiency requirements, please do not apply. This is not an entry level position. Applicants must be able to complete compilation and review engagements with minimal supervision.

About the Firm

Mayuran Tharmabalan Professional Corporation is an established licensed public accounting firm providing assurance, taxation, accounting, and business advisory services. We seek an experienced, detail oriented Staff Accountant capable of managing engagements independently with minimal supervision.

Education and Professional Qualifications

• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), working toward designation.

Mandatory Experience

• At least two years of experience in a Canadian public accounting practice.
• Ability to complete compilation engagements independently from start to finish.
• Ability to complete review engagements from planning through completion with minimal supervision.
• Hands on audit engagement experience is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of Canadian corporate (T2) and personal (T1) taxation.
• Knowledge of ASPE, Canadian Auditing Standards, CSRE 2400, and CSRS 4200.
• Experience preparing financial statements, adjusting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers.

Required Software Skills

• CaseWare Working Papers: strong proficiency; CaseView: working knowledge.
• ProFile tax software for corporate and personal tax returns.
• QuickBooks (including QuickBooks Online as an asset).
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Prepare audit engagement working papers, perform testing and analytical procedures, and assist with audit completion.
• Prepare review engagement files from planning to completion, including financial statements and supporting documentation.
• Independently complete compilation engagements, year end adjustments, and financial statements.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns (T2) and assist with personal income tax returns (T1).
• Prepare financial forecasts, projections, cash flow statements, and interim financial reporting.
• Communicate with clients, obtain required records, resolve accounting issues, and manage deadlines.
• Maintain organized engagement files and comply with firm quality management policies and professional standards.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and meet deadlines.

Compensation and Opportunity

Compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The role offers exposure to a diverse client portfolio and opportunities for professional development.

Recruitment agencies · No solicitation

Your resume should detail:

• Your Canadian public accounting experience