QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Designated CPA
• 1-2 years experience post-designation
• Minimum 3 years experience with public company audit and assurance work
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of relevant Canadian and US Auditing Standards, and IFRS. US GAAP is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Provides quality service
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Strong engagement management skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• At minimum, 1-year experience managing and mentoring Junior Accountants

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Under the supervision of their respective Manager, and/or Partner, the Senior Accountant is responsible for the completion of routine and complex engagements, and the organization and management of all client engagements. The Senior Accountant, Public Companies, is responsible for the coordination and direction of junior team members towards meeting client and firm expectations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Train and mentor junior team members and provide feedback to ensure they are able to make improvements on subsequent engagements
• Build effective working relationships with client contacts, and respond effectively to client requests
• Coordinate more complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the accounting team and other departments
• 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