Senior Accountant

Major Tasks & Duties:

• Prepare audit/review/compilation plans and update ongoing clients
• Train and educate clients on accounting software and on the accounting  process
• Prepare year end financial statements and related working papers for audits, reviews and compilations
• Prepare Corporate and Personal Income Tax returns; Trust, Not-For-Profit and other information returns and schedules
• Supervise and perform field work for audits, reviews and compilations
• Perform follow up with clients and Canada Revenue Agency
• Income tax research and other partner support
• Train and supervise other accounting staff
• Attend client meetings with senior staff
• Prepare transmittal documentation
• Draft portions of management letters
• Counsel and mentor other accounting staff
• Development and implementation of internal procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• A designated Accountant, CGA, CMA or CA; or an accounting student that has completed at least five levels of the Certified General Accountants Association program of studies, or the equivalent in a recognized accounting program, community college or university
• Minimum of 3 years experience in public accounting
• Basic working knowledge of CICA,  ITA., CGA Public Practice Manual, Federal and Provincial legislation, GST, PST, WCB
• In depth computer knowledge of Caseware, Caseview, Simply, Quickbooks, Excel and Word
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills including time management, goal setting and planning
• Proven Team Player and a Self Starter
• Current references are required

Salary

• Please provide your expected salary range
• Flexible work environment
• Includes Medical and Dental Benefits

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