Senior Accountant

Job summary

Perform reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare financial statements and tax filings, and support month-end and year-end close. Communicate with clients and government agencies, coach junior associates and bookkeepers, and handle other duties as needed.

Job details

PKF Antares is looking for an Accountant to join our Toronto Office – Accounting team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local practice. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career and want to work with a skilled team, then this is the role for you! PKF Antares with a head office in Calgary and branches across Canada is offering a wide range of accounting services at competitive rates to fast-growing companies in Canada. Our team provides a one-stop solution on Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Assurance, Accounting, Taxation and Internal Controls advisory. Responsibilities Bank and account reconciliations Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable Preparing financial statements, analyze financial information, summarize financial status Manage/coach junior associates and bookkeepers Preparation of tax returns T1/T2 for small and medium enterprises Preparation of GST returns and related fillings Support month-end and year-end close process Communicate with clients and government agencies Ad-hoc duties as required Qualifications 3-5 years of experience in a similar role Post-secondary education in accounting, business, or another relevant field Accounting certification or designation is preferred Good written and verbal communication skills to interface with clients and team members Public accounting experience is a strong asset (including bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements and corporate tax returns) Experience working with accounting and tax software (QuickBooks, CaseWare, Profile, Xero) Strong computer literacy, advanced working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint Bilingual communication skills are an asset (Turkish). What We Offer Along with being part of an experienced team with a global industry leader, we offer: Competitive wages and permanent, full-time permanent work Opportunity to grow with a large global company On-the-job training for effective employee development Health, dental, extended Benefits

What you’ll do

Perform reconciliations, manage accounts payable and receivable, prepare financial statements and tax filings, and support month-end and year-end close. Communicate with clients and government agencies, coach junior associates and bookkeepers, and handle other duties as needed.

Requirements

Candidates should have 3–5 years of relevant experience and post-secondary education in accounting, business, or a related field; an accounting certification or designation is preferred. Strong communication and computer skills, advanced Microsoft Office and Excel knowledge, and experience with accounting and tax software are expected; public accounting experience is an asset, and Turkish language skills are an additional asset.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• On-The-Job Training
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits

Listed skills

• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Bank Reconciliations
• Account Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Analysis
• Tax Return Preparation
• GST Returns
• Month-End Close
• Year-End Close
• Client Communication
• Team Leadership and Coaching
• QuickBooks
• CaseWare
• Profile
• Xero

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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