Senior Audit Accountant

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only those of our clients, but our team's. We want to help you grow, develop,
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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.

• 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

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

§  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)

§  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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