Senior Staff Accountant - Compilation Division

Our TorontoJobs.ca client is a Mississauga-based, entrepreneurial Chartered Professional Accounting firm providing full-service accounting, bookkeeping and sophisticated tax planning solutions to a diverse client base.

As a multi-disciplinary practise, they offer specialized value-added business solutions, as well as an in-house law firm.

They are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in their Compilation Division, who is a qualified CPA, and experienced in Canadian Public Accounting to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Assist and independently prepare corporate and personal tax planning. (i.e. dividend vs. salary calculations)
• Strong understanding in Canadian taxation.
• Maintaining client files in a paperless methodology.
• Independently research tax issues and collaborate with the team to determine solutions, including correspondence with CRA.
• Independently work directly with clients.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and regularly monitor deadline budgets.
• Identify value-added services while working on engagements.

 
Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior customer service, with the ability to understand the clients' business and needs.
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Drive to grow skills through ongoing research and professional education.
• Ability to foster and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong accounting background including knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best practices.
• Strong technical skills in CaseWare, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Tax Prep, Excel and Word.

 
Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Canadian Public Accounting practice.
• Strong understanding in Canadian taxation.