Senior Accountant
About the role
Ernst & Company CPA Professional Corporation is a mid-sized public accounting firm in Ottawa.
You would have the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our firm continues to steadily grow in keeping with our commitment to our staff and the relationships that we develop with our clients. We have a diverse mix of clients and types of engagements which offer opportunities for our staff to develop their skills and to advance their careers.
We offer a bright, modern work environment in an office building in the east end of Ottawa. The location offers excellent east-west highway access, and is also well situated for clients and staff located in the south end of Ottawa. We are seeking to add a motivated senior accountant with public accounting and tax experience to join our team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Preparation of compilation engagements, including required accounting
- Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns
- Review and confirm tax assessments and reassessments
- Communicate with tax authorities to resolve issues
- Supervise and train junior staff, if level of experience dictates
Candidates should possess the following:
- Excellent analytical and technical skills
- Well organized and able to manage multiple client responsibilities concurrently
- Ability to work independently or with limited supervision
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Team oriented outlook
- Experience with CaseWare would be helpful, but is not required
- Bilingualism is an asset, but not a necessity
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience in Canada, including preparation of T1 and T2 tax returns
- Possess post-secondary diploma or business degree
- CPA designation or enrolment in CPA program is an asset
Ability to commute:
- Commute to office in east Ottawa, or plan to relocate before starting work
- Once trained, opportunity to work remotely on hybrid basis
We are grateful to all applicants who submit applications; however, only candidates selected for additional screening will be contacted. Salary depending on qualifications and level of experience
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid vacation or time in lieu for overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K1G5A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
- Post Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1G5A2
