Financial Statement Proofreader

Financial Statement Proofreader

We are looking for a dynamic person to join our Enterprise Support System (ESS) group as a Financial Statement Proofreader. ESS is our team of self-motivated individuals who support our Partners and Client Servers and are a key part of our Core Business Services team. We keep our organization running strong by working to deliver exceptional service, supporting EY’s growth and profitability, in line with its vision of building a better working world.    

  
Our FS Proofreaders are driven administrative professionals who enjoy teaming with colleagues while striving to understand and anticipate needs to exceed expectations. On any given day, your key responsibilities may include:   

Proofreading Support

• Document review: Reconcile original financial statements and/or proof against copy to detect and mark typographical and grammatical errors
• Formatting: Check for proper layout of text & graphics, as well as for compositional errors using proofreading editing marks
• Updating: Electronic corrections and rearranging text under established formats and styles
• Finalization: Ensure correct finalization including preparation of client deliverables and archiving
• Liaison:  Follow up with managers in regard to workflow management and planning
• Backup: Assisting with rolling forward CaseWare files

Overtime required as needed

Teaming  

Participate in meetings and educational events, contribute to team projects, provider backup for absent colleague, and assist team members with deadlines, when possible.  

Skills and attributes for success

• Proven ability to meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Develop and maintain relationships to efficiently leverage expertise
• Act as an ambassador for new technology and processes, and eager to engage in continual learning and development.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Post secondary education and/or equivalent relevant experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to learn customized software/tools
• Strong written and oral communication

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Post-secondary education in English, grammar and/or proofreading
• Professional services firm experience

What we look for

Highly motivated, analytical and logical thinkers with very strong attention to detail.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work and with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY 

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.