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Senior Accountant

About this position:

GTA Accounting Professional Corporation is a mid-sized CPA Accounting Firm whose clients are predominantly private enterprises from various industries. The firm’s primary focus is building lasting client relationships through which we advise on a range of diverse business issues, in addition to providing core accounting and assurance and tax compliance services.

The Senior Accountant role reports directly to a Partner and requires a minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience, with preferably the CPA designation or at least pursuing it. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a team-oriented approach and the ability to work independently, strong client communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Preparation of corporate tax returns, US and Canadian
  • Preparation of personal tax returns, US and Canadian
  • Estate Returns & SRED claim returns
  • On-Site meetings with Corporate Clients
  • Knowledge of tax planning for shareholder remuneration
  • Knowledge of tax planning for associated groups including inter-company transactions

Notice to Reader Engagements:

  • Preparation of working paper files with a high level of complexity
  • Process files with a significant number of complex journal entries
  • Preparation of complete financial statements with minimal changes required
  • Knowledge of accounting for investment transactions
  • Correspond directly with client staff to obtain required information
  • Follow up on any inquiries from Supervisor, Manager or Partner
  • Provide guidance to junior and intermediate staff
  • Liaise with client staff during an engagement

Software Skills:

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
  • Caseware/Caseview Working Papers
  • Cantax - T1, T2, and Forms
  • QuickBooks, Xero, HubDoc, Wave Accounting
  • CCH Document Manager
  • CCH ProSystem Fx Tax® for US Taxes

Qualifications;

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • CPA designation preferred
  • 5+ years of public accounting experience

Salary Range:

  • $70,000 to $90,000 gross annual salary

How to Apply:

If you would like to submit an application to GTA Accounting for any of the positions listed here, please send an email, which includes a cover letter and your resume to tax@gtaaccounting.ca.

We review all applications and reply only to those who meet the qualifications.