Senior Accountant

New Minas, NS

Reference # HL-7604

Our client, IFTL Chartered Professional Accountants (IFTL), focuses on assisting owner managed businesses make informed decisions, from business planning to corporate reorganizations they are there for their clients every step of the way. They have an office environment that provides work-life flexibility, encourages staff recognition and development and knows how to wind down and have fun together including office BBQs, apple picking and community involvement events.

Their firm has been working with business owners in the Annapolis Valley and beyond for over 30 years. Their team of CPAs, technicians and administrative staff are rich in experience and collaborative in practice. They work with their clients, during the exciting start up phase; navigating the changing business environment through a company's growth to maturity; or assisting when it is time to wind down; they collaborate with their clients so they can focus on their business while IFTL provides support along the way.

IFTL's team is growing, and we are pleased to partner with them to bring a Senior Accountant to their team in New Minas, NS. As the ideal candidate for this position, you will have at least two years experience in public practice and possess either an undergraduate degree or diploma in accounting or finance. You will like mentoring junior staff, and developing processes in the areas of scheduling, organizing, and supervising. A CPA designation is an asset, but equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsibilities as Senior Accountant will include:

• Building trust, and relationships with clients.
• Effectively communicating with clients in a timely manner.
• Preparing and reviewing HST, personal and corporate tax returns.
• Overseeing junior staff and taking responsibility for project and task assignment and management.
• Providing training and assistance to technicians, CPA students, co-op students and others.
• Preparing and reviewing working paper files, corporate tax returns and financial statements with accuracy and proficiency.
• Efficiently preparing and reviewing T1 individual tax returns and associated business activity schedules.
• Liaising with Canada Revenue Agency.
• Collaborating with other team members to provide the best solutions for clients.
• Demonstrating strong project management skills, inspiring teamwork and responsibility with other team members.

Additional qualifications include:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Aptitude with computer applications, including experience with Excel, Sage (Simply), QuickBooks and Intuit Profile.

If you have always wanted to work in a firm that prides itself on recognition, flexibility and community involvement then IFTL Chartered Professional Accountants might be the right choice for you! Connect with us or apply now!

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17368644655250000008rhm

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Consultant, at [email protected] If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.

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