Accountant

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Hiring Company: I\&A Professional Corporation Chartered Professional Accountants

One-liner: I\&A Professional Corporation is a unique accounting firm that positions itself as a partner to its clients rather than just a service provider.

Salary: $82K/yr

Why Join Us:

Role Responsibilities

• Devise accounting systems, financial reporting procedures, and audit planning, execution and completion processes for a diverse portfolio of client engagements including private companies and not-for-profits
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned engagements, and lead and manage client compilation, financial review and accounting and audit processes, including end-to-end service (i.e., document collection, audit updates, financial guidance, etc.)
• Prepare audit reports, management letters, financial statements and other client deliverables in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Examine financial records and statements ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Analyze and review working papers, financial statements, management reports, corporate tax returns, audit findings, and related deliverables, and provide financial guidance and recommendations on findings
• Develop, assess and test internal controls for effectiveness, and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk
• Prepare tax returns for clients using business accounting records, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax legislation, and filing deadlines
• Review and supervise the work of junior and intermediate staff, providing technical guidance, quality review, training, and mentoring to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across audit, tax, and accounting engagements
• Support leadership team, as needed, by resolving technical accounting and audit issues

Qualitications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance or related field
• One (1) year to less than two (2) years of experience in an accounting capacity
• 1+ years of financial reporting experience
• 1+ years of experience assessing accuracy and completeness of records/reports
• Experience with maintaining client records for reporting and/or auditing purposes
• Experience with tax preparation and filing
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of Caseware/Caseview, MS Office and Tax Prep software/technology
• Strong knowledge and/or experience with ASPE, ASPNO, HST (ETA), payroll and corporate tax compliance and assurance standards
• Familiarity with corporate structures and incorporation documentation

Preferred

• CPA PEP enrolment or active progress toward CPA designation is preferred; completion or active progress toward the CFE is considered an asset
• Other relevant accounting certifications and/or coursework is considered an asset