Senior Accountant, Assurance
Apply NowCompany: Stern Cohen LLP
Location: Toronto, ON M4E 3Y1
Description:
Senior Accountant, Assurance
Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).
The Opportunity:
Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join the Firm's Assurance Team. The Senior Accountant focuses mainly on Compilation engagements. This role will report directly to the Manager and Principal of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at sterncohen.com, as well as our LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
Interested applicants are kindly asked to include a cover letter along with their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact applicants who closely match our requirements.
Stern Cohen LLP offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).
The Opportunity:
Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Senior Accountant to join the Firm's Assurance Team. The Senior Accountant focuses mainly on Compilation engagements. This role will report directly to the Manager and Principal of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.
Responsibilities:
- Qualified CPA with a minimum of three years' experience in public accounting; a minimum of one year's experience as a senior accountant, responsible for completing complex engagements;
- MUST HAVE Audit and Review, Compilations and Tax experience in public accounting;
- The ability to supervise, support and inspire junior staff through regular performance coaching and mentorship;
- Fierce dedication to client service excellence drive to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships;
- Strong attention to details;
- Strong time management skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage, and meet tight deadlines;
- Proven ability to maintain high level of enthusiasm, and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work;
- Able to work hard to meet demands at key times of pressure and take on challenges;
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Word and Excel), CaseWare, CaseView and TaxPrep.
Qualifications:
- 3-4 years of public accounting experience;
- Strong investment and tax knowledge;
- Solid problem-solving skills;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficient in CaseWare, Taxprep and various tax software;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Strong time management skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage and meet tight deadlines;
- Strong technical accounting skills;
- Client service and relationship building excellence (for external and internal clients);
- Detail orientation and analytical/inquiry skills that will enable a deep understanding of our clients' businesses;
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation);
Benefits of working at Stern Cohen:
- Culture of lifelong learning
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Enthusiastic team spirit
- Flex hours to allow for work-life balance
- Dress for Your Day casual dress policy
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website at sterncohen.com, as well as our LinkedIn and Twitter pages.
Interested applicants are kindly asked to include a cover letter along with their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact applicants who closely match our requirements.
Stern Cohen LLP offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.