Senior Accountant

The Firm

Hey, we’re glad you found this! We arethe HGA Group.

What started as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurial resource centre: the first ofits 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 bythe singular purpose to give entrepreneurs the resources they need, is the keyto 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 ourteam’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 theHGA Group, and that means we pride ourselves in empowering our employees togrow 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 lookingto grow your toolkit and make an impact. It all starts here at the HGA Group.

We love what we do, and you willtoo.

We’reon the hunt for a full-time Senior Accountant to become a part of the HGAFamily 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 willbe 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 inwho our clients are as people, as well as their business and the 'numbers'. Ahigh level of accountability and initiative will be key to succeed in thisrole, 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 incometax 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 nearcompletion
• 2+ Years’ experience in a public practice environment
• Strong technical expertise in assurance, accounting, andtax
• 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…