Intermediate Staff Accountant

Reporting to: Audit Partners, Senior Managers & Managers

Crowe Soberman LLP is more than one of Canada’s premier independent chartered professional accounting firms. We are a group of passionate people, delivering meaningful results to our clients. We are currently looking for a proactive, self-starter to join our team as an Intermediate Staff Accountant.

Position Summary:

Professional staff members in this position have at least one year experience in a public accounting firm. This position is responsible for various engagements and may at times be involved in two or more assignments simultaneously. Professional staff members must have a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting and Auditing Principals (GAAP and GAAS) and Canadian taxation to be able to carry out and supervise field work in the more complex areas of the audit.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• To prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters (i.e., enclosure letter, legal information letter and engagement letter);
• To ensure that all planned procedures have been completed in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, and GAAS, if applicable. Also to ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily;
• To complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses;
• To complete entire NTRs, reviews and small audits;
• To prepare corporate and personal tax returns;
• To promptly review any significant assurance engagement findings or questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation with the Manager or Partner and make suggestions as to their resolution.

Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of:

• University degree
• Working towards the CPA designation
• Completion of CFE
• At least one year practical experience in public practice.

Computer Skills:

• Caseware
• Caseview
• Taxprep
• MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Key Competencies:

Personal Effectiveness

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Dedication and strong work ethic;
• Positive team player;
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, CAS and Canadian tax;
• Requires little supervision on routine tasks;
• Able to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously.

Client Service

• Excellent client service skills, with the desire and ability to understand the clients' businesses;
• Comfortable making contact with clients; conscious of client relations and expectations.

Located in the heart of mid-town Toronto, we offer a convenient work location that is accessible by public transit for this permanent full time role. We offer a competitive compensation package that is commensurate with your experience. To apply for this position, please forward a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. To learn more about our Firm, please visit the careers section of our website.

Crowe Soberman LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minority group members. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process, please advise us in advance.

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.