Senior Accountant
About this position:
GTA Accounting Professional Corporation is a mid-sized CPA Accounting Firm whose clients are predominantly private enterprises from various industries. The firm’s primary focus is building lasting client relationships through which we advise on a range of diverse business issues, in addition to providing core accounting and assurance and tax compliance services.
The Senior Accountant role reports directly to a Partner and requires a minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience, with preferably the CPA designation or at least pursuing it. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a team-oriented approach and the ability to work independently, strong client communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Preparation of corporate tax returns, US and Canadian
- Preparation of personal tax returns, US and Canadian
- Estate Returns & SRED claim returns
- On-Site meetings with Corporate Clients
- Knowledge of tax planning for shareholder remuneration
- Knowledge of tax planning for associated groups including inter-company transactions
Notice to Reader Engagements:
- Preparation of working paper files with a high level of complexity
- Process files with a significant number of complex journal entries
- Preparation of complete financial statements with minimal changes required
- Knowledge of accounting for investment transactions
- Correspond directly with client staff to obtain required information
- Follow up on any inquiries from Supervisor, Manager or Partner
- Provide guidance to junior and intermediate staff
- Liaise with client staff during an engagement
Software Skills:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
- Caseware/Caseview Working Papers
- Cantax - T1, T2, and Forms
- QuickBooks, Xero, HubDoc, Wave Accounting
- CCH Document Manager
- CCH ProSystem Fx Tax® for US Taxes
Qualifications;
- Bachelor’s Degree
- CPA designation preferred
- 5+ years of public accounting experience
Salary Range:
- $70,000 to $90,000 gross annual salary