Sr. Accountant Job Description Caroline and Aschaber LLP is a firm built on a foundation of our people and our clients. Each day, we rely on our professionals to provide exceptional service, and help our clients by providing advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth. Our Collingwood or Thornbury office is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Sr. Accountant , reporting to the Sr. Manager. This role is ideal for someone who has deep personal and professional accountability, has a passion for excellence, and is driven to reach their full potential. Dedicated team players with a strong work ethic will be considered for increased responsibilities and personal growth. Start Date : Immediate Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office. Salary : $60,000 - $80,000 (depending on experience) Benefits: Competitive compensation Up to 10% annual bonus Paid CPA fees Commission on new client acquisitions Flexible hours $1,500 annual Wellness, Health, and fitness incentive 3% RRSP matching Friday’s off in the summer Generous paid time off (3 weeks vacation) Responsibilities for this position include: Compilation and review of client information and working paper file preparation Year-end planning for various clients Supervising engagements and related tax filings within a paperless office environment Completion of assurance engagements with teams of 1 – 4 team members Identifying and resolving engagement issues Training and mentoring junior staff on engagements Preparation of Compilation and Review Engagement reports Preparation of personal tax returns Ensuring the clients’ satisfaction with the firm’s services Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations Identifying and cultivating new service or tax planning opportunities for clients The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following: A college or university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in public accounting or a similar finance role CPA designation in Canada or in progress would be considered a strong asset Experience managing large engagements Tech savvy; proven technical skills in accounting In-depth working knowledge of accounting and tax Sound working knowledge of accounting principles Advanced accounting, tax, and software knowledge, i.e.: Tax Prep, CaseWare, Sage and QuickBooks Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) As a Leader, you are an active listener, empathetic, and can share clear messages and make complex ideas easy to understand. You are a strategic thinker, and you are creative. You can inspire and convince others, and you are flexible to the needs of others Demonstrated team-building skills Highly analytical and accurate, attention to detail is critical to this role You have a strong work ethic, and you thrive on challenges Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation to work independently in a high-volume work environment. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively and efficiently A passion for client service Excellent written and verbal communication skills A willingness to continually expand one’s professional skill set, learn on the job, take on additional responsibilities as required and respond to and thrive in a dynamic work environment Candidates must be flexible to work overtime during peak business periods – any overtime worked will be paid or recorded as in-lieu time to be taken at a later date Job Type: Full-time Salary: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match Work from home Application question(s): Have you passed the Common Final Exam (CFE)? Do you have at least 2 years of audit & assurance experience with an Ontario public accounting firm? Do you live in Canada AND are you legally authorized to work in Canada? Work Location: Hybrid remote in Collingwood, ON