The Senior Staff Accountant will directly assist the Clients or work independently in the day-to-day activities and month-end closings, using different software.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for the clients in a wide variety of industries.
• Prepare working paper files and financial statements with notes disclosures per regulatory and firm standards.
• Prepare Notice to Reader, Review Engagement and Audit Engagement files.
• Preparation of monthly/Quarterly bookkeeping, payroll, GST/HST returns and other government benefit programs.
• Preparation of personal, corporate & Trust tax returns and tax slips – especially working knowledge of Profile software.
• Develop positive working relationships with our clients and effectively respond to their requests and suggestions on a timely manner.
• Following-up with CRA on questions relating to payroll, assessments, GST/HST, business numbers and CRA audits.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• 1-2 years’ experience in public accounting practice is MUST. Do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.
• Good knowledge of Caseware, Jazz-it, Profile, QuickBooks Desktop, QBO and Sage accounting software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in Accounting
• CPA or working towards CPA designation.
• 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience in a similar role
• Must have hands-on experience in Quick Books
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be a team player

We thank all applicants but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.