Staff (Junior) Accountant, Assurance (Reviews/Audit)
Bateman MacKay LLP
Mississauga Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Role Responsibilities
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with
clients understanding their unique business needs, serving as a point of
contact (i.e. Client Manager), and ensuring the delivery of high-quality
services
- Participate in planning meetings, execute on
engagements with support as need from Manager and/or other senior Team
Members
- Review previous year’s file to understand client
profile; drafting questions for client that may assist with file
preparation and obtaining missing information/documentation
- Prepare financial statements, financial statements
disclosures and corporate tax returns
- Works closely with Senior Accountants and Managers to
prepare client engagements (NTRs, Reviews, and/or Audits)
- Develop skills to identify complexities and/or risks in
files and bring them to Sr/Manager early in the workflow
- Manage various deadlines for files including bank
reporting requirements and tax filing requirements
- Prepare journal entries as required
- Review general ledger accounts activities for
reasonability in regard to the allocation of revenues and disbursements
- Interacting with tax authorities regarding tax
discrepancies and client statements of accounts
- Effectively manage multiple projects and regularly
monitor deadlines and budgets to ensure both are met
- Proactively communicating with Managers/Partners and
other applicable Firm Team members/ on client engagements and/or related
issues including following up on unanswered inquiries or actions until
completed
- Arrange and present data on schedules, spreadsheets, returns or other work reports using Excel, Word, CaseWare/Case View
Skills and
Qualifications
- A developing technical knowledge and experience with
accounting and compliance, including an understanding of Canadian
accounting matters
- Ability to learn and apply new knowledge and technical
skills to files
- A developing knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards
(ASPE, IFRS, ASNPO, ASPP) and Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
- A developing knowledge and understanding of business
concepts and government regulations, including HST/GST, EHT, WISB,
payroll, and government assistance programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with
the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both
internal and external stakeholders
- Develop solutions with clients and Team Members through
collaborative effort and discussion
- Contribute to team success and participate in a
collaborative work environment
- Strategic thinking and the ability to make sound
business recommendations
- Financial acumen, with the ability to manage budgets,
monitor financial performance, and make data-driven decisions
- Demonstrated accountability and ownership workflow
- Demonstrated high technical ability and quality of
work, compliance with the Firm’s policies and procedures, and professional
ethics and integrity
- Proficient in MS Office, and accounting software (e.g.
CaseWare, TaxPrep, CCH iFirm Jazz-IT, Mindbridge, etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask, while
maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and
continuous learning
- Enrolled or planning to enroll in a CPA program
Other Considerations
- is a requirement of this position;
- is a requirement of this position;
- Must be legally qualified to work in Canada;
- Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 15 Sep 2024
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Bateman MacKay LLP, is a full-service mid-market Chartered Public Accounting firm. We apply our collective talents, skills and experiences to proactively advise and position clients for success in all areas of growth: from start-up phase to maturity and succession and/or exit. Serving a broad mix of clients, we uncover meaningful changes to enhance the business that result into optimal outcomes. With over 35 years of serving the Greater Toronto Area as well as internationally, we have assembled a team of Partners and staff dedicated and committed to this vision. We service our clients with PRIDE (Proactive, Responsive, Integrity, Dedication, Entrepreneurial)
Name: Bateman MacKay LLP
Web: https://www.batemanmackay.com/