Employer :  SME

Location :  Mississauga

Schedule :  Full Time

Type :  Permanent/in-person

Salary :  Based on experience, participation in Bonus Plan and Group Benefits.

Experience :  4+ years of public accounting experience in various industries

What does growth mean to you? Opportunity! The Accounting and Tax practice at SME is currently seeking an experienced Public Accountant to join our Mississauga Team. 

SME is a professional services firm providing full-suite accounting services to private enterprises, high net worth individuals and non-profit organizations. Our company is quickly growing and has long-term development and growth opportunities. We offer a flexible work environment and open management team.

As a Senior Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

Engagement Execution

• Preparation of review and compilation working paper files, including unaudited financial statements with notes.
• Conducting audits including working paper files and financial statements with notes.
• Performing financial and system analysis.
• Preparation of corporate income tax returns including proposing solutions to corporate tax issues.
• Assisting in client/partner meetings or conducting short meetings independently, as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Planning Engagements

• Analyzing research to ensure thorough understanding of each client’s industry and business.
• Meeting with the client to identify expectations, issues, and challenges.
• Negotiating fees directly with the client under the direction of a Partner.
• Establishing the accounting and tax approach to the engagement, making effective use of team members’ skills, and managing the assignment within time and budgetary requirements.
• Involvement in planning engagement objectives and determine audit strategies.

Managing Engagements

• Preparing and/or reviewing complete financial statements, notice to reader working paper files and related notes, internal and external audits and audit representations, tax returns and reports for delivery to the client.
• Reviewing work of the team to ensure that all work is completed and documented in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Demonstrating strong technical knowledge and having the ability to research issues and present alternatives and conclusions.
• Monitoring the progress of the team members towards completion of work and adjusting the work plan when necessary.
• Continuously communicating with the Partner in respect to engagement progress – risks, issues, variances from plan in terms of time and budget.

Completing Engagements

• Taking full ownership of file completion.
• Analyzing engagement economics and explaining variances from plan.
• Approving billing for review by the Partner.
• Developing strong relationships with clients to facilitate the completion of work.
• Identifying potential opportunities to provide additional services to your clients.

Assisting with Practice Management:

• Assuming a coaching performance management role.
• Develop relationships and networks internally and externally.
• Manage a client portfolio, including being the main point of contact for clients, following up on documents and questions and ensuring due dates are met.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

The skills and qualifications needed for this position include:

• Canadian CPA designation.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.
• Dedication to collaboration.
• Integrity within a professional environment.
• Detailed understanding of Canadian GAAP and GAAS.
• Extensive background with Accounting Software.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage relationships.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multitasking, fast-paced and changing environment.
• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to providing excellent client service.
• Ability to work on multiple engagements concurrently.