Professional staff members in this position have at least one year experience in a public accounting firm. This position is responsible for various engagements and may at times be involved in two or more assignments simultaneously. Professional staff members must have a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principles (GAAP and GAAS) and Canadian taxation to be able to carry out and supervise field work in the more complex areas of the audit.
Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters (i.e., enclosure letter, legal information letter and engagement letter)
- Ensure that all planned procedures have been completed in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, and GAAS, if applicable. Also, to ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily
- Complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses
- Complete entire NTRs, reviews and small audits
- Prepare corporate and personal tax returns
- Promptly review any significant assurance engagement findings or questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation with the Manager or Partner and make suggestions as to their resolution
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Working towards the CPA designation
- Completion of CFE
- At least 1 year practical experience in public practice
Skills
- Solid knowledge of GAAP, CAS and Canadian tax
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Independent, self starter, and requires little supervision on routine tasks
- Able to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
- Comfortable making contact with clients; conscious of client relations and expectations
Benefits
- Firm Free days off
- Summer Hours
- RRSP Matching
- Flex Hours/ Work-Life Balance
- Hybrid Work Environment
- Health and Dental Plans
- Wellness Resources
- Professional Development
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