The RoleReporting to the Managers, the Senior Audit Accountantis responsible for delivering a range of public accounting services to avariety of clients, on time and on budget. The Senior Designated Accountant willalso be responsible for reviewing client files prepared by Staff Accountantsand leading audit engagements.
Act as a resource in developing Staff Accountants bysharing a wealth of skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will value teamworkand constantly seek to achieve personal and team-oriented growth. This positionprovides technical expertise and advises clients on financial and strategicbusiness planning, by utilizing strong business acumen and the ability todevelop and maintain positive client relationships.
Key Duties & Responsibilities- Preparing compilation, review, and audit engagement files, financial statements, corporate income tax returns, year-end closing and reporting, and government reporting (i.e. quarterly GST remittances)
- Supervising the preparation of financial statements of business clients, reviewing the work of Staff Accountants, and completing complex portions of the file
- Maintaining high quality control by overseeing and reviewing compilation, review, and audit engagements
- Preparing T4's, T5's, personal income tax returns, and other tax returns and schedules, as required
- Maintaining client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules
- Analyzing complex financial reports and records
- Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
- Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
- Ensuring timely follow-up on notices of assessment
- Assisting with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning, and estate planning
- Assisting clients with the acquisition and sale of businesses
- Assisting with reviewing Corporate, Personal and Trust income tax returns and other tax forms
- Reviewing, investigating and correcting discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports
§ Performingtechnical research
- Assisting the managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
- Other ad hoc projects (process improvement, best practices) as required
- Conducting any and all other duties assigned
QualificationsEducation & Experience:§ Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.
§ CPA designation, with a minimum of 3-5 years public practice experience dealing with the accounting and taxation needs of private companies and their shareholders
§ Comprehensiveexperience in compilation, review, and audit preparation
§ Experience leadingand supervising staff is an asset
Skills& Knowledge:§ Knowledge ofGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
§ Knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation bestpractices
§ Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
§ Knowledge of Canadian Audit Standards (CAS)
§ Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations(ASNPO)
§ Proficient in Caseware and Profile
§ Strong business acumen
§ Strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office)
Competencies:§ Focused on clientservice orientation
§ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
§ Strong awareness of attention to detail
§ Ability to solve problems independently and use judgement toraise awareness of challenging/complex issues
§ Proven ability in results management
§ Ability to operate in a cooperative environment, with a teamorientated mindset
§ Excellentinterpersonal skills, and ability to translate this into mentorship
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