Senior Staff Accountant

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Located in Ottawa, ON
Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 / year
Our client, rated one of the best accounting firms in Ottawa, located just south of downtown, who serves a diverse clientele of SME, non-profit organizations and charities throughout the Greater Ottawa region, is growing and looking to hire a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team.
Why work for this organization?

• Health and dental benefits, plus additional Health Spending Account
• AD&D, Life Insurance, and LTD coverage
• 3 weeks' vacation to start
• Hybrid work environment
• Flexible work schedule
• Eligible for paid overtime
• 4-day work week and reduced work hours for the month of July & August
• CPA designation and professional dues costs paid by employer
• RRSP Match
• Paid sick days
• Free parking available

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead Staff Accountants on assigned engagements
• Act as a liaison between the client, client staff and Firm staff
• Assume responsibility for the work of Staff Accountants and assistants
• Assume responsibility for complex engagements with minimum direct supervision from the engagement supervisor
• Develop assurance plans and budgets
• Monitor progress of assigned engagements, and keep the engagement supervisor, manager or partner informed
• Provide direction and motivation to Staff Accountants to support their career development
• Assist the Firm with business development activities by recognizing business opportunities with current clients
• Participate on internal committees or project teams

Required Credentials, Experience and Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid CPA designation or working towards obtaining it
• Minimum 2 years' recent public accounting experience in Canada - with experience in all aspects of accounting (compilations, review audits, corporate and personal income tax)
• Strong analytical skills
• Previous leadership experience considered an asset
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Express Office: Ottawa
2733 Lancaster Road
Suite 110
Ottawa, ON K1B 0A9