Responsibilities:

• Prepare engagement deliverables (financial statements, letters, and communications, etc.).
• Review, investigate and correct accounting and assurance engagement files and financial statements.
• Schedule and coordinate the timing and staffing required for assurance engagements and related events (i.e., fieldwork, inventory counts, meetings, etc.).
• Plan engagements in a manner which creates file completion efficiencies while ensuring accounting and auditing standards are met.
• Review of work in progress and workflow of assigned staff members. Maintain high quality control when reviewing work done from other team members; provide feedback to team members.
• Monitor project timelines against targets, adjust where necessary; advise clients of project status and seek clarification on discrepancies where applicable.
• Assist with technical accounting issues and act as a point of contact for audit and accounting assistance.
• Prepare/review corporate and personal tax returns.
• Assist in practice inspections, assessing quality controls and review current assurance and compilation engagement files to identify areas where the firm may require assistance in maintaining prescribed professional standards.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with clients, Canada Revenue Agency, lawyers, and bankers.
• Contribute to the preparation and delivery of competitive proposals to meet client needs.
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related equivalent degree
  • Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• Experience
  • Minimum of five years' experience in public practice
• Skills and Knowledge
  • Advanced accounting, auditing and tax skills;
  • Demonstrated experience in business development and growth;
  • Experience with CaseWare, Caseview and TaxPrep considered an asset;
  • A team player able to rally resources and work with others to meet the needs of the client;
  • Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence;
  • Strong interest in coaching and development, with a commitment to personal growth;
  • Proven ability to deliver the full cycle of project management accountabilities;
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines;
  • Ability to work flexible hours;
  • Experienced with engagement problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, decision making, documentation, managing client expectations and team leadership;
  • Ability to anticipate the long-term impact of decisions and take a comprehensive approach to problem-solving.
  
  

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.