Staff Accountant
About Us
Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently adds to our clients’ bottom lines. We strive to build enduring relationships with our clients by consistently delivering value.
As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including assurance, tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.
About the Position
This is a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days in the office). As the Staff Accountant you will be responsible for completing client files, preparing financial statements, bookkeeping, and preparing personal and corporate tax returns. Additionally, you will be responsible to complete mandates for multiple clients with limited supervision and takes responsibility for detail-oriented requests.
Summary of Responsibilities
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Perform bookkeeping duties, including;
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Prepare and adjust journal entries
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Review of bank reconciliations
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Calculate depreciation income tax accruals and reconcile inter-company accounts
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Prepare and file Notice to Readers
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Prepare tax returns (T1, T2 & T3) including tax and regulatory forms (T4, T5, EHT, HST & WSIB filings)
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Effectively work with CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) directly on tax issues
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Understand technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
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Recognize relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis
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Respond effectively to client requests
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Provide suggestions related to an assignment or project
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Other duties, as required
Summary of Experience
Requirements:
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College degree
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Working knowledge of CaseWare/Jazz-it, Tax Prep and Xero
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Proficient in QuickBooks, Work, Excel and Outlook (desktop and online)
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with external clients
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Possess strong organization and file management skills
Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.
Zeifmans Offers You:
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Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
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Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy
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Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success
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Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
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Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
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Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
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Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
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Flexible dress code
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Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
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Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
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As a member of Nexia, you will have access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
Why Zeifmans?
At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars – because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.
Supporting you through earning your CPA designation: Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare and we reimburse you for exam fees.
Helping you succeed at every level: Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance or accounting – there’s tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.
Your well-being matters – professionally and personally: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. That means great health benefits, a focus on work-life balance. Our employees don’t just survive, they thrive.
A focus on giving back: Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans’ employees.
The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
