Senior Staff Accountant – Express Employment Professionals

Title of the Job: Senior Staff Accountant

Location: Ottawa, ON

Job Description: ShareTop JobLocated in Ottawa, ONSalary: $70,000 – $80,000Our client, a multi-location Public Accounting firm that services small and medium-sized businesses, is currently looking for a Senior Staff Accountant (depending on experience) to join their growing team at their branch located in Orleans. This is a permanent opportunity with benefits and room for growth.Why work for this organization?

• Health and dental benefits after probation
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Free Parking
• Casual laid-back atmosphere
• Family-like environment (not “just a number” in a large firm)
• Closed between Christmas and New Years
• 6 paid sick days
• Opportunities for growth – opportunity to open up own firm and/or become Partner (within 4-6 years)
• Flexible hours

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare year-end compilation engagements
• Complete personal, corporate and trust tax returns
• Tax planning to determine the most tax effective owner/manager remuneration for clients
• Supervise, train, mentor and motivate junior staff
• Manage assigned client database and obtain missing accounting records as required
• Manage assigned clients and required workload from start to finish while meeting operational and CRA deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• Valid CPA designation and minimum of 2 years’ public accounting experience is preferred
• Previous review & audit experience considered an asset
• Experience with Sage 50, QuickBooks, and CaseWare
• Experience with TaxPrep ideal but not mandatory
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong English communication skills – bilingualism considered a strong asset
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

The starting salary for this position ranges from $70,000 – $80,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Express Office: Ottawa2733 Lancaster RoadSuite 110Ottawa, ON K1B 0A9

Company Name: Express Employment Professionals

Salary: $70000 – 80000 per year

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