Senior Staff Accountant

Do you imagine yourself in an organization where you honestly feel that you are making a difference; doing work that is interesting and challenging? Are you a talented CPA frustrated by a piecework approach to accounting? Then you should seriously consider a career at Wilkinson & Company LLP.

Our holistic approach fosters initiative, confidence and professional growth. As an accountant at Wilkinson you are responsible for all aspects of the engagement and are encouraged to develop long term meaningful relationships with your clients. In a supportive and collaborative atmosphere you will gain experience in all facets of the industry from financial reporting and assurance, to tax planning and compliance; enabling you to remain versatile, engaged and grow professionally.

As Eastern Ontario's leading regional accounting firm, we serve a broad range of industries and not-for-profit organizations providing our staff with extensive experience as well as interesting and challenging work.

Who We Are:

We offer a small firm feel with the opportunity for work-life balance yet our staff, resources, and technical knowledge could rival any national firm. Wilkinson & Company LLP continues to grow and prosper; we are leaders in our field and committed to service excellence. We work as a team, for the firm, our clients, and for each other. At Wilkinson & Company LLP you will be given every opportunity to reach your full potential and enjoy a rewarding and prosperous career.

Why Work for Wilkinson:

• Opportunity for flexible, compressed or modified work weeks.
• Paid overtime including the opportunity to take up to 2 weeks per year off in lieu of overtime payment.
• Fridays off – 8 days between July 1 and Labour Day.
• Opportunity to take summers off unpaid (June 30 to September 1).
• Comprehensive benefits plan.
• Future leadership opportunities.

The Role:

In this position, you will be working closely with our team of enthusiastic and skilled accounting professionals to provide high quality work and personal service to a wide variety of clients and industries.

Reporting to Partners and Managers, you will be responsible for:

• Independently prepares working papers and financial statements for Review Engagements and Compilation Engagements
• Completes the planning tasks for Review Engagements including; planning memo, planning forms, time budget preparation etc.
• Responsible for file completion for Review Engagements, including the guide and relevant checklists and budget to actual analysis;
• Completes the required note disclosure and year end letters for Review Engagements including; engagement, independence, representation, legal etc.
• Independently prepares the most complex sections of an Audit Engagement
• Independently prepares personal and corporate tax returns, at various levels of complexity.
• Promptly identifies significant audit or accounting issues for discussion with the Manager, Senior Manager and/or Partner.
• Poses credible solutions to issues that have been identified.
• Conducts a self-review of own working papers and financial statement prior to submitting to Manager
• Prepares interim invoices, as required.
• Delegates sections of the file to junior staff members based on their knowledge, experience and capabilities and ensures that staff are properly supervised during completion of each procedure.
• Additional duties as required.

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• CPA or CPA, CA designation (or working towards).
• Two or more years of progressive development and experience in a public accounting firm is an asset.
• Innovative and strategic thinker; skilled at time management and report writing.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with team members.
• Ability to learn new programs quickly.

We thank all applicants for your interest in working for Wilkinson & Company LLP. Only those applicants who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wilkinson is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We are proud to uphold the principles of the Ontario Human Rights Code and to reflect the communities we serve.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Wilkinson will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process. If you require an accommodation at any stage, please contact our Human Resources team and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Belleville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 4 years (required)
• Public Accounting : 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person