Staff Accountant - Senior

Start Date:

ASAP

Reports to:

Manager OR Partner

Salary Range:

$60,000 - $65,000 (dependant on experience ) + bonus potential

Location:

Toronto

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Accountant performs complex accounting tasks, plans, organizes, coordinates and directs day-to-day operations related to the client’s needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan engagements, prepare budgets, prepare work programs, research certain technical issues and prepare draft financial statements and management letters
Report progress of engagement to the Manager
Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for supervision of the daily fieldwork of engagements and client contact
Provide on-the-job training to Staff and Intermediate Accountants
Review corporate and personal tax returns
Prepare specialized/complex corporate and personal tax returns and conduct tax research
Prepare clear and comprehensive fiscal analyses and reports;
Develop and document detailed technical fiscal procedures;
Plan and organize responsibilities so that fiscal matters are dealt with appropriately and correctly
Prepare memorandums summarizing findings
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES

An undergraduate or graduate degree
Must possess a CA Designation or have successfully passed the Canadian UFE and be close to obtaining CA hours and qualifying as a CA.
Must have a minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience working as an auditor for an accounting firm.
Must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as related to procedures, accounting and accounting systems and procedures
Must have experience performing audits and reviews on private companies.
Must possess the ability to train and evaluate junior staff members
Must be able to deal effectively with Partners, internal and external clients and other public agencies
Must possess the ability to analyze complex accounting, fiscal, and technical information
Knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Caseware, Caseview and TaxPrep is an asset
Excellent project management skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Integrity within a professional environment

To apply successfully, please submit your resume to the attention of Sari Friedman:

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