Intermediate Accountant

Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We work within the rules to make the rules work for our clients. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently add to our clients’ bottom lines.

As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the personal and business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including tax and assurance, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.

This is a hybrid position for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.

The firm’s teams are diverse, and you will work closely together – you will never be just a number at our organization. Plus, you will get the added benefit of further developing your skill set through working with a wide variety of clients and robust list of industries.

• Independently plan, lead, and complete small- to mid-sized audit and review engagements, while providing guidance, coaching, and support to junior team members throughout the engagement.
• Plan, execute, and complete compilation engagements and related tax preparation during the assurance practice's slower periods.
• Draft corporate tax returns and prepare appropriate tax checklists.
• Prepare personal tax returns including gathering, sorting and entering client information into iFirm.
• Recognize relevant accounting and audit issues from basic analysis.
• Understand the technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision.
• Build effective working relationships in assignments with operational client contacts.
• Respond effectively to client requests.
• Begin to perform research and prepare more complex opinions for technical conclusions on client engagements.
• Provide suggestions related to an assignment or project.
• Maintain technical knowledge – IFRS, ASPE, CAS – by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks.

• Public accounting experience
• 2+ years experience with tax and audit

• Completion of a University Accounting degree and working towards obtaining their CPA designation
• Thorough understanding of ASPE, CAS and Canadian Tax to be able to complete the more complex areas of an engagement.
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Teamwork and the ability to support team goals.
• Development of a business advisor mindset is important.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with external clients
• Possess strong project management skills and organization, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Caseware, Jazz-it, Tax Prep, Quick Books and Simply Accounting

Though this position is predominantly remote you are always more than welcome to come to the office and meet fellow members of your team. Here are just a few other benefits of working for our organization.

• Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
• Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy
• Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success
• Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
• Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
• Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
• Flexible dress code
• Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
• Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
• As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
• Job Vacancy Status:
  New Vacancy
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; the role requires overtime as necessary to meet operational and professional requirements.
• Location:
  
  Hybrid work arrangement at our…