Senior Staff Accountant - Enterprise - Assurance

The opportunity

As an Assurance Staff, you will be a professional member of our Enterprise team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, audit and review services (audit and review engagements, notices to reader (compilation), personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals. 

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities 

Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance staff. 

• Preparation of review and compilation financial statements and tax returns in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses   
• Preparation of tax returns (corporate, personal, trusts, GST, T4’s/T5’s) 
• Bookkeeping  activities  and  assist  clients  with  set-up  and  maintenance  of corporate records  
• Effective communication with our clients, government agencies and with our mangers and staff  
• Keeping managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis of progress and significant issues   
• Providing advice and training to other staff members   
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients   
• Participate in new business development initiatives  

Skills and attributes for success 

• University degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Canadian CPA designation or equivalent reciprocal designation, or currently completing the Canadian CPA designation 
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience, in performing review and and compilation engagements including financial statement and corporate tax return preparation 
• Previous  experience  working  with  CaseWare/Caseview,  Word  and  Excel  is essential, familiarity with TaxPrep and various accounting packages is desirable 
• Knowledge of investment accounting an asset 

Ideally, you’ll also have 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment   
• Strong problem-solving capabilities  
• Works effectively, independently and in a team environment 
• The  ability  to  work  independently  in  a  fast-paced,  dynamic  team-oriented environment 

What we look for 

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability  to  take  initiative  and  seek  out  opportunities  to  improve  our  current relationships and processes. If you’re ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you. 

What we offer you

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 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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $67,000 - $95,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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