Staff Accountant

Description:

Staff Accountant

• Assist supervisor with the preparation of various assurance engagement files.
• Prepare compilation engagement working paper files.
• Prepare basic financial statements as part of the working paper files.
• Prepare basic corporate tax returns.
• Prepare personal tax returns.
• Summarize client financial information in accounting packages or spreadsheets.

Senior Staff Accountant

• Lead and execute client assurance engagements while providing exceptional client service under varying reporting frameworks.
• Plan and execute fieldwork assignments, including managing budget and resource needs.
• Analyze and review client prepared financial statements, reports, and filings.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Maximize engagement profitability by ensuring recovery rates on jobs are maintained at or above firm standards. Where recovery rates on jobs are below firm standards, work with the staff to ensure all aspects of the engagement are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Prepare corporate tax returns.
• Participate in income tax and indirect tax planning and consulting.
• Think strategically about client needs by understanding their business in order to serve as a trusted business advisor.
• Anticipate technical issues to avoid crises and where required, develop sound solutions.
• Involve appropriate firm personnel to ensure all aspects associated with the work have been properly addressed.
• Demonstrate technical competence in practice discipline, serve as a technical resource for staff, and provide suggestions for resolving technical issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum completion of a University degree with a specialization in Accounting
• Previous experience in a similar role in public accounting is considered a strong asset
• Experience using Caseware or TaxPrep is considered a strong asset
• Working towards fulfilling the experience requirements required for the CPA designation
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook