Intermediate Audit Associate
Location
Burlington, ON | Canada
Job description
We are seeking a dynamic smart and serviceoriented Intermediate Audit Associate to join our team.
Purpose of the Position
As an Intermediate Audit Associate you will focus on leveraging basic knowledge of accounting principles while being exposed to different client engagements on an increasing complexity level. You will join diverse project teams comprised of team members of all levels and work on a variety of tax & assurance engagements. The role will involve developing and maintaining outstanding client relationships ensuring the Ultimate Client Experience is provided and showcasing your leadership qualities.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Serve as a member of an audit team for audits of private businesses including
- auditing accounts payable inventory accounts receivable fixed assets etc. as per industry standards
- Lead small audit engagements
- Independently complete review engagements of financial statements for ownermanaged businesses including preparation of corporate income tax returns as per the firm s formal policies and procedures
- Independently complete compilation engagements including preparation of corporate income tax returns
- Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients
- Provide guidance to junior team members
- Show ongoing progress to the achievement of the competencies for your level
- Demonstrate commitment to the Firm s Mission Vision Values
Requirements
- University Accounting graduate
- Written CFE
- Minimum 1 year post CFE experience OR 12 months junior experience
- Public accounting audit experience for a variety of industries
- Knowledge of Accounting Standards for private enterprises
- Demonstrated technical accounting skills and research capabilities
- Strong client service and communication skills
- Selfmotivated results driven
- Experience using CaseView/CaseWare and TaxPrep software
- Strong knowledge of various Excel functions
- Experience using QuickBooks or Simply Accounting
- Demonstrate ability to use Document Management Tools
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Has reliable vehicle for travel to office and for offsite tasks.
- Sits at a desk for prolonged periods and works on a computer.
- Works effectively within an openconcept environment with distractions (phones conversations etc.).
- Can deal with working in a highstress environment with competing priorities demanding deadlines and interruptions.
Benefits
- 3 weeks vacations annually
- 40 hours of personal/family leave annually
- Half Day Fridays in July & August
- Office Closure between December 25thJanuary 2nd (in addition to your vacation time)
- Annual Community Day
- Health/Dental Benefits
- Annual Fitness Stipend
- Company Events & Swag
- Casual Fridays
- Hybrid Working Environment
- Standup Desks (inoffice)
- 37.5 hour workweek typically additional hours beyond the standard as required during February March and April to meet objectives and deadlines
The successful candidate will have: Post-secondary education, with a focus on accounting preferred Minimum of five (5) years experience in a public accounting firm preferred Bookkeeping experience Knowledge of QuickBooks (Online and Desktop) is required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
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