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This role is part of the Jobright Direct Hiring Network, where top companies like Cresta AI, Plaud, Mercor, OpenArt, and 1,500+ others hire top talent directly through our platform. This is not a mass job posting. Only select, high-signal candidates are invited and recommended directly to hiring teams Hiring Company: I&A Professional Corporation Chartered Professional Accountants One-liner: I&A Professional Corporation is a unique accounting firm that positions itself as a partner to its clients rather than just a service provider. Salary: $82K/yr Why Join Us: Role Responsibilities • Devise accounting systems, financial reporting procedures, and audit planning, execution and completion processes for a diverse portfolio of client engagements including private companies and not-for-profits • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned engagements, and lead and manage client compilation, financial review and accounting and audit processes, including end-to-end service (i.e., document collection, audit updates, financial guidance, etc.) • Prepare audit reports, management letters, financial statements and other client deliverables in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) • Examine financial records and statements ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards • Analyze and review working papers, financial statements, management reports, corporate tax returns, audit findings, and related deliverables, and provide financial guidance and recommendations on findings • Develop, assess and test internal controls for effectiveness, and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk • Prepare tax returns for clients using business accounting records, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax legislation, and filing deadlines • Review and supervise the work of junior and intermediate staff, providing technical guidance, quality review, training, and mentoring to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across audit, tax, and accounting engagements • Support leadership team, as needed, by resolving technical accounting and audit issues Qualitications Required • Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance or related field • One (1) year to less than two (2) years of experience in an accounting capacity • 1+ years of financial reporting experience • 1+ years of experience assessing accuracy and completeness of records/reports • Experience with maintaining client records for reporting and/or auditing purposes • Experience with tax preparation and filing • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices • Knowledge of Caseware/Caseview, MS Office and Tax Prep software/technology • Strong knowledge and/or experience with ASPE, ASPNO, HST (ETA), payroll and corporate tax compliance and assurance standards • Familiarity with corporate structures and incorporation documentation Preferred • CPA PEP enrolment or active progress toward CPA designation is preferred; completion or active progress toward the CFE is considered an asset • Other relevant accounting certifications and/or coursework is considered an asset

What you’ll do

The role involves managing client engagements by devising accounting systems, executing audits, and preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, the accountant will prepare corporate tax returns and supervise junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1-2 years of experience in financial reporting and tax preparation. Proficiency in Caseware and knowledge of ASPE and ASPNO standards are required, while progress toward a CPA designation is preferred.

Listed skills

• Payroll · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Reporting
• Audit Planning
• GAAP
• Tax Preparation
• Internal Controls
• Caseware
• Caseview
• MS Office
• ASPE
• ASPNO
• HST Compliance
• Payroll
• Corporate Tax
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Client Management
• Staff Supervision

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting