Staff Accountant

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Job Summary

As a Staff Accountant you will be responsible to perform and execute audit, review and Notice to Reader engagements with minimal direction and supervision. An ideal candidate would have in-depth knowledge of ASPE, GAAS, CSRE, Canadian taxation and be able to supervise and provide leadership to junior team members.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Plan, execute, prepare working papers and finalize Audit, Review and Notice to Reader engagements with minimal direction and supervision for small to medium size entities
• Prepare and finalize financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with the appropriate accounting framework (ASPE)
• Review client prepared bookkeeping, post adjusting journal entries and reconcile accounts
• Prepare and submit various tax remittance forms such as HST, WSIB, EHT and source deductions
• Prepare and finalize personal and corporate tax returns for various clients
• Prepare information slips such as T4s, T5s, T3s, etc.
• Prepare correspondence to Canada Revenue Agency to deal with personal and corporate tax matters
• Liaison with clients, internal team members and government agencies

Skills

• Well developed analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong time management skills, including ability to multi task, manage and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively using written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to maintain high level of enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and take on challenges
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Profile, Caseware and Caseview
• Ability to research and resolve accounting and tax matters

Requirements

• Qualified candidate will have a minimum of two years experience in public accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Sage 50, Profile, Caseware and Caseview
• Ability to work hard to meet demands at key times of pressure and take on challenges

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)