Senior Staff Accountant - Enterprise - Assurance

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The opportunity

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.  You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, financial statement services (reviews and compilations), tax services (personal and corporate taxes), and business advisory services to privately owned businesses and individuals.

This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a rolling basis.

Skills and attributes for success

• Prepare  review and compilation engagements in caseware
• Prepare adjusting entries and financial statements
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Prepare corporate income tax returns, other tax slips and HST and GST filings
• Working on Canada Revenue Agency queries and online activity
• Assist managers with material for client deliverables and meetings
• Understand accounting, review and tax concepts and apply them to client situations 
• Adapt review methodologies to a range of client types 
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-focused environment
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery
• Respond to other duties as required

What we look for

• A university degree in accounting, or a college diploma in accounting
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and in performing review, compilation and tax engagements for various types of clients
• Experience working with CaseWare/Caseview and iFirm
• Prior experience working with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Simply Accounting and others)
• Strong accounting and tax skills, general ledger, cash receipts, cash disbursements, investment company accounting with knowledge of HST and GST administration
• Preparation of T4’s, T5’s and T5013 partnership returns experience
• Strong corporate tax knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required

Ideally, you’ll also have

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment
• Personal initiative with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients, team members and external parties

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. You have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Waterloo: $60,000 to $85,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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