Senior Audit Accountant Jobs

We are looking for a Senior Associate to provide technical support on audit and review engagements and various other client service engagements. This position is also responsible to supervise and train assurance staff.This is a hybrid role.

Your major responsibilities

The planning and execution of fieldwork for audit and review engagements, including:

·Completion of all planning documents, and the scheduling and leadership of the planning meeting

·Set and work within approved budgets and deadlines

·In conjunction with the manager/partner, devise appropriate engagement program, including risk analysis, the calculation of materiality and appropriate procedures

·Preparing financial statements, including customizing note disclosure as required

·Recognition of accounting issues and working with manager/partner to devise appropriate work plan to address them

·Customization of client correspondence where appropriate, including management representation letter, legal letters etc.

·Deliver completed file and financial statements to manager/partner for review

·Prepare/review corporate tax returns and related checklists. Recognize additional tax filings as required.

·Clear all review notes issued by manager/partner

·Obtain/maintain a strong understanding of clients’ business and respond promptly to and be proactive to anticipate client needs

·Train, supervise and evaluate staff and delegate work to them according to need

·Gain appropriate level of tax knowledge, based on position

·Maintain knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates

What we look for

·Pursuing or completion of the Canadian CPA designation

·A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a public accounting practice

·Experience working with mid-market entrepreneurial clients is preferred

·Solid knowledge of accounting software including Caseware/Caseview; Tax Prep, MS Excel

·Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships

·Organizational skills for prioritizing demands, work flow and meeting deadlines

·Must have a strong commitment to quality

·Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment

What we offer

·A competitive compensation package, including an annual performance-based bonus

·Balance your work and personal life through flexible hours and hybrid working

·Additional paid time off during the summer

·A comprehensible and competitive group RRSP and Benefits plan

·Commitment to your career development with clearly defined career roadmaps

·Mentorship and support to any team member pursuing their CPA designation

·Rigorous and ongoing training that’s customized to your interests, as well as extensive ongoing education to keep you up to date on the latest industry information

·Various committees to celebrate and support the interests of our team members, including our Fun Committee and Process Improvement Committee

·A weekly on-site massage therapist and healthy snacks during busy season

·An opportunity to give back to the community through our very own Foundation

Salary

·CAD 85k to CAD 90k