Overview
Senior Staff Accountant Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario at Ignite Recruitment
Title: Senior Staff Accountant
Company: Ignite Recruitment
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
Overview of the Opportunity:
Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, the Senior Staff Accountant will perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Prepare audit, review and notice to reader engagements;
Maintain professional and Firm standards;
Maintain regular contact with Manager and provide updates on engagement process;
Communicate significant issues to manager and propose solutions when appropriate;
Identify, investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in client financial entries, documents and reports;
Communicate directly with clients, government agencies and other business contacts as required;
Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes;
Raise awareness of the firm at community events and participate in networking events;
Attend internal and external courses to further develop accounting and assurance knowledge;
Provide coaching and mentoring to junior team members;
Provide internal training to junior staff members.
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or equivalent diploma or experience
Completion of a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in public accounting performing similar work;
Skills and Knowledge
Superior time management skills: working efficiently and managing file budgets;
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with ASPE and NPOs;
Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks, Caseware, TaxPrep or a similar tax program;
Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles;
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively convey messages and collect information;
High degree of professionalism and the ability to build rapport with clients and external business contacts.
Experience with owner-managed, small to mid-size businesses and experience with not-for-profit organizations would be assets;
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