Senior Staff Accountant- EY Private- Assurance

The opportunity

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

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior Staff Accountant, yTogether with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders. 

Skills and attributes for success 

• Preparation of notice to reader 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 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential 
• Sound decision-making ability and professional judgment 
• Strong problem-solving capabilities 
• Works effectively, independently and in a team environment

To qualify for the role, you must have 

• Minimum of 3 years public accounting experience, including financial statement and corporate tax preparation
• Previous experience working with Casewaare/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 

• The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment 

What we look for 

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you. 

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 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 

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.