Job Description

Our Chartered Professional Accountant firm client in St. John’s, Newfoundland is expanding its client-base and seeking a Senior Accountant to join their vibrant and growing team.

As the successful candidate, you are a recent (2+ years) CPA graduate, with a driven work ethic who thrives in  a fast-paced client based environment. This is a permanent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Plan, execute, and finalize audit engagements, including risk assessment, testing, and reporting.
• Analyze, prepare, and file corporate and personal income tax returns, as well as trust and HST returns
• Ensure engagements are completed within deadlines and budgets
• Review and approve audit reports, financial statements, and management letters.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.
  Identify client needs and offer solutions to enhance their financial reporting processes

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation
• 2 - 4 years of experience in audit and assurance, preferably as a CPA in public practice
• Proficiency with Sage, Quickbooks, Profile and/or CaseWare is a definite asset
• Superior communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Positive attitude and interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to thrive in an engaged team environment
• Ability to meet project deadlines within timeframes and budgets
• Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented work ethic

Our client rewards hard work and dedication and offers a competitive and complete compensation package. If you are a team player with proven leadership ability, a client-oriented focus and the ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this may be the career move for you.

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Lori-Lydia Loveless, Senior Recruitment Consultant at lori@accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+Persons.