Staff Accountant - Enterprise - Assurance

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From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, financial statement services (reviews and compilations), tax services (personal and corporate taxes), and business advisory services to privately owned businesses and individuals.

This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a rolling basis.

• Prepare review and compilation engagements in Caseware
• Prepare adjusting entries and financial statements
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Prepare corporate tax returns and liaise with our tax professionals
• Assist managers with client meeting preparation
• Working on Canada Revenue Agency queries and online activity
• Respond to other duties as required

• A university degree in accounting, or a college diploma in accounting
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and able to liaise with clients, staff and outside parties
• Team player qualities
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required
• Experience with Caseware and iFirm or Taxprep considered an asset
• Accounting software knowledge with Sage or similar would be considered an asset
• Investment accounting experience would be considered an asset

• 1-3 years of work in an accounting position would be considered an asset

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Waterloo: $50,000 to $65,000

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