Senior Accountant

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Hey, we’re glad you found this! We are the HGA Group. What started as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first of its kind in Alberta. Our team is innovative, highly skilled, and highly collaborative. We believe that bringing together every major resource that business owners need to succeed under a single banner, driven by the singular purpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the key to maximizing the potential of Alberta’s entrepreneurs.

In a sea of professional service providers, it is our mission to do things differently, to break from the norm, and help people build their dreams— not only those of our clients, but our team’s. We want to help you grow, develop, and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Most importantly though, we want you to live the life you have always wanted.

Our employees drive the success of the HGA Group, and that means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees to grow with us. The HGA Group gives employees so many opportunities to learn and develop their skills. We welcome you to the team knowing that you are looking to grow your toolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group.

We love what we do, and you will too.

We’re on the hunt for a full-time Senior Accountant to become a part of the HGA Family and add value to our incredible team. The ideal candidate will take on the position of trusted liaison between principals, managers, and clients in preparing Compilations, Review and Audit engagements and assume leadership roles on complex files. The Senior Accountant will report directly to their respective managers and partners, however, as part of the Senior Accounting team, this individual will be provided the opportunity to mentor our junior and intermediate-level accountants.

Perfect for someone who understands the value of customer service, this individual will enjoy working alongside the managers to support our large range of clients and be equally as invested in who our clients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. A high level of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in this role, as well as the ability to navigate and adapt to a fast-paced professional services environment.

• Preparation and review of Compilation, Review, and Audit engagements
• Preparation and review of working paper files for income tax returns for personal, corporate and trust returns
• Assume leadership roles on complex engagements
• Analyzing complex financial reports and records
• Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
• Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
• Ensuring timely follow-up on notices of assessment
• Assisting with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning, and estate planning
• Assist principals and managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
• Provide support to team members in related tasks and guidance to junior staff as required
• Provide mentorship to junior and intermediate-level accounting staff
• Conducting any and all other duties assigned

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (i.e.,
  
  B.Com.,
  
  B.BA., etc.)
• CA or CPA designation, or designation near completion
• 2+ Years’ experience in a public practice environment
• Strong technical expertise in assurance, accounting, and tax
• Comprehensive experience in compilation and review preparation
• Experience leading and supervising staff is an asset

• Knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best practices
• Knowledge and experience in accounting software such as Case Ware, Profile, Quick Books (QBO), and Sage
• Strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office), and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel

• Focused on client service orientation
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Pro…