Senior Staff Accountant - Enterprise - Assurance

Waterloo, ON, CanadaPosted 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Full-time3+ years exp

About the role

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

From small businesses to some of the world's best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data - and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You'll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. You won't find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you're looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, financial statement services (reviews and compilations), tax services (personal and corporate taxes), and business advisory services to privately owned businesses and individuals. This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a rolling basis.

Skills and attributes for success

Prepare review and compilation engagements in caseware

Prepare adjusting entries and financial statements

Reconciliation of accounts

Prepare corporate income tax returns, other tax slips and HST and GST filings

Working on Canada Revenue Agency queries and online activity

Assist managers with material for client deliverables and meetings

Understand accounting, review and tax concepts and apply them to client situations

Adapt review methodologies to a range of client types

Foster an efficient, innovative and team-focused environment

Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery

Respond to other duties as required

What we look for

A university degree in accounting, or a college diploma in accounting

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and in performing review, compilation and tax engagements for various types of clients

Experience working with CaseWare/Caseview and iFirm

Prior experience working with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Simply Accounting and others)

Strong accounting and tax skills, general ledger, cash receipts, cash disbursements, investment company accounting with knowledge of HST and GST administration

Preparation of T4's, T5's and T5013 partnership returns experience

Strong corporate tax knowledge

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel

Flexibility to work additional hours as required

Ideally, you’ll also have

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

Personal initiative with strong attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients, team members and external parties

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. You have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, 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.

Waterloo: $60,000 to $85,000

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

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Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is 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. Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at  https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with ethical principles and regulatory requirements. To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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