TS CPA Student Program Coordinator
Job description
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
VTH CPA Student Program Coordinator
Job Grade 5
The opportunity
EY's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work.
The Talent Development and Learning Team for EY Canada is seeking a personable and proactive individual to support our National CPA team and take part in key learning, compliance and operational initiatives.
Position description:
This role requires strong project management skills to effectively balance multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will play a key role in contributing to ongoing compliance and operational initiatives within the National CPA team.
The National CPA team is seeking a CPA Student Program Coordinator to assist CPA students in completing their practical experience and educational requirements. In this position, you will engage with students, support transaction processing, manage data entry and records, and coordinate various practical experience and educational processes. This role is essential in helping students navigate their path to CPA membership.
Your key responsibilities
Learning Administration (National CPA)
• Support cyclical compliance activities by reviewing submissions against established criteria, identifying exceptions, and coordinating follow-up communications with participants and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of practical experience requirements.
• Prepare, reconcile, and validate data from multiple sources using Excel and other reporting tools, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records used for operational activities and reporting.
• Support the CPA team in reviewing the student registration, module registration, and tuition documentation (including invoices) against student rosters
• Assist with the administration of annual compliance and membership-related processes, including tracking participant status, monitoring deadlines, and supporting communications to candidates.
• Maintain accurate participant records and support documentation in accordance with established procedures and data governance requirements.
• Respond to routine inquiries through email and other communication channels from CPA students, applying process documentation and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
• Support process improvement initiatives, data clean-up activities, testing, and other special projects as required.
Skills and attributes for success
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify data inconsistencies, work through issues independently and with the team
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data reconciliation, filtering, and reporting (Power Query is an asset)
• Proficient in Outlook
• Proficient in MS Teams, SharePoint and Office 360
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when working with large volumes of information.
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently during peak times
• Ability to take initiative and think through next steps / prioritize items to complete
Extremely trustworthy and capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential information
This position may require overtime during peak times.
What we look for
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers and have a very strong attention to detail and the ability to meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment.
What working at EY offers
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.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Make your mark. Apply today.
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