Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for your clients in a variety of industries. This includes performing Compilation, Review and Audit engagements, including accounting and tax returns for clients, as well as preparing working papers and financial statements per regulatory standards

• Communicate effectively with team members in relation to progress updates and other issues on an ongoing basis

• Build positive relationships with clients through efficient responses to requests and suggestions, both internally and externally

Your experience and education

• Must have University degree or college diploma in accounting and on the way to completing CPA designation. If candidate already has CPA designation, this would be viewed as an asset.

• Must have a minimum of 2-3 years experience in Public Accounting with a focus in audit/assurance.

• Prior experience in preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements.

• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).

• Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNFPO)

• Knowledge Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) is an asset.

• Experience in drafting financial statements including related note disclosures.

• Preparation of corporate tax returns.

• Experience communicating directly with clients.

• Previous experience working with small businesses/private owner-managed entities.

• Experience with Caseware, Caseview/Jazz-IT and Profile is preferred