Senior Audit Accountant

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Kaizen Lab Inc. Full time

The Firm

Hey,
we're glad you found this We are the HGA Group.What
started as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial
resource centre: the first of its kind in Alberta.

Our
team is innovative, highly skilled, and highly collaborative. We believe that
bringing together every major resource that business owners need to succeed
under a single banner, driven by the singular purpose to give entrepreneurs the
resources they need, is the key to maximizing the potential of Alberta's
entrepreneurs.

In
a sea of professional service providers, it is our mission to do things
differently, to break from the norm, and help people build their dreams— not
only those of our clients, but our team's. We want to help you grow, develop,
and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Most importantly though, we
want you to live the life you have always wanted.

Our
employees drive the success of the HGA Group, and that means we pride ourselves
in empowering our employees to grow with us. The HGA Group gives employees so
many opportunities to learn and develop their skills. We welcome you to the
team knowing that you are looking to grow your toolkit and make an impact. It
all starts here at the HGA Group.

We
love what we do, and you will too.


The Role

Reporting to the Managers, the Senior Audit Accountant
is responsible for delivering a range of public accounting services to a
variety of clients, on time and on budget. The Senior Designated Accountant will
also be responsible for reviewing client files prepared by Staff Accountants
and leading audit engagements.

Act as a resource in developing Staff Accountants by
sharing a wealth of skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will value teamwork
and constantly seek to achieve personal and team-oriented growth. This position
provides technical expertise and advises clients on financial and strategic
business planning, by utilizing strong business acumen and the ability to
develop and maintain positive client relationships.


Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Preparing compilation,
    review, and audit engagement files, financial statements, corporate income
    tax returns, year-end closing and reporting, and government reporting
    (i.e. quarterly GST remittances)
  • Supervising the preparation of financial statements of business
    clients, reviewing the work of Staff Accountants, and completing complex
    portions of the file
  • Maintaining high
    quality control by overseeing and reviewing compilation, review, and audit
    engagements
  • Preparing
    T4's, T5's, personal income tax returns, and other tax returns and
    schedules, as required
  • Maintaining
    client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and
    schedules
  • Analyzing
    complex financial reports and records
  • Making
    recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and
    expenditures
  • Performing
    variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
  • Ensuring
    timely follow-up on notices of assessment
  • Assisting
    with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning,
    and estate planning
  • Assisting
    clients with the acquisition and sale of businesses
  • Assisting with reviewing Corporate, Personal and Trust income tax
    returns and other tax forms
  • Reviewing, investigating and correcting discrepancies and
    irregularities in financial entries and reports

§Performing
technical research

  • Assisting the
    managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are
    met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
  • Other ad hoc projects
    (process improvement, best practices) as required
  • Conducting any and all other duties assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

§Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.

§CPA designation, with a minimum of 3-5 years public practice experience dealing with the accounting and taxation needs of private companies and their shareholders

§Comprehensive
experience in compilation, review, and audit preparation

§Experience leading
and supervising staff is an asset

Skills
& Knowledge:

§Knowledge of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

§Knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best
practices

§Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)

§Knowledge of Canadian Audit Standards (CAS)

§Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
(ASNPO)

§Proficient in Caseware and Profile

§Strong business acumen

§Strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office)

Competencies:

§Focused on client
service orientation

§Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

§Strong awareness of attention to detail

§Ability to solve problems independently and use judgement to
raise awareness of challenging/complex issues

§Proven ability in results management

§Ability to operate in a cooperative environment, with a team
orientated mindset

§Excellent
interpersonal skills, and ability to translate this into mentorship


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