Accounting Associate: $60-70k/year

We are searching for an Accounting Associate for a prominent Professional Services firm based out of Richmond Hill, Ontario that specializes in Assurance, Accounting, Estate Planning, Tax Consulting, Forensics, Advisory, Business Valuations and Litigation Support Services.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate technical knowledge and ability to research issues, and present alternatives, and conclusions to Partners, Managers, and/or Senior Associates.
• Maintain good knowledge in basic bookkeeping skills, including bank reconciliations, ability to bring a company up to trial balance, depreciation, income tax, and inter-company account reconciliation.
• Preparation of files, financial statements, and draft tax returns, general representation letters, ability to distinguish between compilation & assurance files, and various tax schedules within CaseWare.
• Develop an understanding of clients’ service needs and prepare documentation in a clear and concise manner.
• Keep abreast of accounting trends and legislation.
• Manage concurrent assignments.
• Work closely with the administrative assistant team for client onboarding, proper processing and filing of documentation and overseeing the workflow.
• Enter daily timesheet and expenses in CCH, attend scheduled meetings, and maintain consistent communication with colleagues on client engagement status.

Requirements:

• Certified or working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Technical skills in accounting, auditing, asset depreciation, tax knowledge, and bookkeeping.
• Experience with CaseWare and CCH (Tax Prep) is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a Professional Services environment is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with confidential issues.
• Ability to take initiative and to multi-task in a fast-paced environment characterized by changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication and comprehension skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical skills for analyzing financial statements and preparing files.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Skills – Must Have:

Canadian CPA Designation or CFE completed
1-3 years of experience in compilations, audit and assurance files, tax and bookkeeping
Current work experience at another CPA firm in Canada
Must be able to work hybrid in Richmond Hill

Ideal Previous Employers:

Big 4 Firms: EY, PwC, Deloitte and KPMG
Mid-sized/ National firms: MNP, Grant Thornton, RSM, Segal GCSE, etc.

Culture, Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Company-paid benefits package
• Career growth opportunities
• Education Assistant Program
• 3+ weeks vacation
• Hybrid work environment
• Annual performance bonus
• Divisional rewards plan
• Client Referral Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Social events
• Specialty division opportunities for career progression

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Are you certified or are currently working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation? Please specify.

Experience:

• Canadian CPA firm: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person