Senior Staff Accountant
- Location
- Calgary
- Salary
- - $70000/Y
- Ref
- 1557568
- Starts
- Closes
- Job Type
- Permanent, Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing practice. This individual must be able to multi task to meet deadlines and has strong communication skills. This role requires a high degree of technical accounting competency combined with a natural ability to understand the client's business. The Senior Accountant role is a key client contact and will be involved with all aspects of the client's file by working closely with resources in the tax and advisory team.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Prepare Notice to Reader and Review Engagements, including completion of all working papers, adjusting journal entries, and financial statements in accordance with Firm standards;
- Keep up-to-date on the content and practical applications of accounting and assurance standards, and know how to access and research professional and technical materials;
- Proactively identify engagement issues, and recommend solutions;
- Identify process improvements for future assignments and share this knowledge and experience with other team members, including less experienced staff;
- Complete Personal and Corporate Tax Returns, Trust Returns, and T4 and T5 tax slips
- Effective communication with our clients, with government agencies and with our partners and staff
- Assisting and supervising junior staff
- Working cooperatively and effectively with other staff members
Qualifications and Competencies:
- CPA Designation (and/or legacy CA, CMA, or CGA)
- A University degree
- 3 - 5 years of relevant public practice experience
- Proficiency in MS Office, CaseWare, JazzIt, and Taxprep
- Public accounting experience including Review Engagements and the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills & client service skills
- Strong time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks