Senior Accountant - Audit

Position Summary: Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant 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.

Responsibilities include:
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

Qualifications/Experience: 

• 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