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Location

Hamilton, ON | Canada

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Job description

Overview of the Opportunity:
Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the Senior Staff Accountant will perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.
Roles and Responsibilities:
§   Prepare audit, review and notice to reader engagements;
§   Maintain professional and Firm standards;
§   Maintain regular contact with Manager and provide updates on engagement process;
§   Communicate significant issues to manager and propose solutions when appropriate;
§   Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports;
§   Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required;
§   Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes;
§   Raise awareness of the firm at community events and participate in networking events;
§   Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge;
§   Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
§   Provide internal training to junior staff members.

Qualifications:
Education
o    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
o    Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
§   Experience
o    Minimum 2 years experience in public accounting performing similar work;
§   Skills and Knowledge
o    Superior time management skills: working efficiently and managing file budgets;
o    Extensive knowledge of and experience working with ASPE and NPOs;
o    Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks, Caseware, TaxPrep or a similar tax program;
o    Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles;
o    Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information;
o    High degree of professionalism and the ability to build rapport with clients and external business contacts.
 
o    Experience with owner-managed, small to mid-size businesses and experience with not-for-profit organizations would be assets;

 

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