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Summary of responsibilities:
Preparation and review of working paper files for compilation and assurance engagements including all required forms, draft financial statements, corporate tax returns and all regular filings such as T4s, T5s, and GST
Provide support to clients on general questions regarding year-end and bookkeeping issues
Preparation and review of personal tax returns
Assist with the development, training and mentoring of staff.
Ability to identify and suggest improvements for our clients business operations including tax planning.
Effective communication with our clients, with government agencies and with our partners and staff
Ability to prioritize workload and the flexibility to manage multiple tasks
Qualifications and experience
CPA, CA, CMA, CGA designation
5 + years experience in public practice.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel and Word)
Proficiency in Corporate and Personal Tax Prep or similar programs.
Proficiency in accounting related software (Simply Accounting, QuickBooks, AccPac and/or Ag Expert) will be considered and asset and is preferred but is not a requirement
Previous experience in Caseware, Jazz-it computer programs will be considered an asset
Essential Skills
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Society of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) membership
- Certified General Accountants (CGA) Association Accreditation
- Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CA) Accreditation
Additional Skills
- Train staff
- Supervise staff
Accountant Specific Skills
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
- Examine accounting records
Ability to Supervise
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Spreadsheet software
- Excel
- Accounting software
- Quick Books
- Simply Accounting
- CANTAX
- Caseware/Caseview