Senior Accountant,Private Audit and Assurance Job Vancouver area,BC Canada,Accounting

Senior Accountant, Private Company Audit and Assurance

Private Company

Status:

Permanent, Full-Time

Purpose Of Role:

Manning Elliott LLP is seeking a motivated and accomplished Senior Accountant to join our Private Company group. The Senior Accountant position plays a crucial role in providing high-quality financial services to clients. The primary purpose of this role is to support the audit and assurance team by conducting financial statement reviews, preparing complex tax returns, and analyzing accounting systems. The Senior Accountant will also be responsible for mentoring junior staff members, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

This position requires a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Ultimately, the Senior Accountant contributes to the firm’s reputation for delivering exceptional accounting services and upholding the highest ethical standards in the industry.

Reports To:

Manager/Senior Manager/Partner

Qualifications, Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes:

Designated CPA

1-2 years experience post-designation

Minimum 2-4 years experience working with private, owner managed clients in a public accounting firm

Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Computer software proficiency (Caseware, Tax Prep)

Fundamental financial accounting and tax knowledge

Sound foundation of preparing Canadian personal and corporate income tax returns

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure

Creative problem solving ability

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills

At minimum, 1 year experience managing and mentoring Junior Accountants

Identifies engagement issues and attempts to resolve them

Responsibilities:

Understands client business and identifies issues and suggests improvements

Is able to produce concise and complete reports for review by engagement manager

Applies technical knowledge and research in formulating client and firm related recommendations

Working with the engagement manager, anticipates engagement issues and risks, assesses alternatives and takes appropriate action

Preparation of personal and trust returns

Train and mentor junior team members and provide feedback to ensure they are able to make improvements on subsequent engagements

Plan and execute notice to readers and review engagements, including preparation of financial statements in accordance with ASPE standards

Build effective working relationships with client contacts, and respond effectively to client requests

Identify new business opportunities with existing clients

Ensure compliance with internal control and policies

Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting team and other departments

Reviewing journal entries of junior accountants to ensure accuracy

Perform various analyses and prepare account reconciliations

Assist with the management of clients and foster excellent relationships while seeking out new business opportunities

Communicating with other members of the client service team, including partners and managers, to ensure client expectations are met and managed in a timely manner

Actively supports and participates in firm wide initiatives

Participates in the firm’s Team Development and Performance Management Program

Promote the firm’s Quality Control Standards

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $104,000. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.

Are you looking to join a firm that values your well-being and professional growth? Manning Elliott LLP offers a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits such as extended health and dental coverage, a healthcare spending account, generous vacation entitlement, and the opportunity to earn flex days to maintain work-life balance. In addition, we provide a lifestyle & meal allowance, and a professional development program to support your personal and career development.

Invest in your future with Manning Elliott LLP – where your success is our priority.

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