INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT, ASSURANCE

Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55+ year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Intermediate Accountant to join the Firm’s Assurance Team. The Senior Accountant focuses mainly on Compilation engagements. This role will report directly to the Manager and Principal of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA designation or pursuing completion
• 2 years progressive experience in a public accounting practice
• Experience working with mid-market / small business / entrepreneurial clients is preferred
• Dedication to client service excellence and a drive to understand the clients’ business and maintain good client relationships
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multi-task, manage, and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency and knowledge of accounting software including Caseware/Caseview, Tax Prep, Microsoft Office including Excel

• Planning and execution of fieldwork for audit and review engagements, including:
• Preparation and completion of planning documents and financial statements
• Recognition of accounting issues and cooperation with manager/partner to create solutions
• Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses in various industries
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, related checklists and additional tax filings
• Correspondence with clients, acquiring a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and proactively responding to and anticipating clients’ needs within approved budget and timelines
• Gain an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates
• Contribution to firm growth and community