Senior Accountant

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Markham head office! The successful candidate will be responsible for performing audit engagements, review engagements, and notice to readers, preparation of income distribution slips in February and March, preparation of personal tax returns in April, and providing other accounting, tax, assurance, and related services as required. The candidate will report directly to senior managers and partners and mentoring junior staff as needed.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years direct public accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing Audits, Reviews, and Notice to Readers and preparation of accompanying year end corporate tax returns, T3, T4 and T5 summaries 
• Assisting with CRA audits and queries and liaising with CRA on assessments and appeals
• Utilizing accounting knowledge to provide advice to clients on various matters as required
• Performing tax research and integrated tax planning on various matters as required
• Communicating with clients, CRA, partners and staff on an ongoing basis
• Fostering and maintaining positive relationships with clients
• Billing, budgeting and billing reconciliations as required