Senior Accountant

Ernst & Company CPA Professional Corporation is a mid-sized public accounting firm in Ottawa.

You would have the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our firm continues to steadily grow in keeping with our commitment to our staff and the relationships that we develop with our clients. We have a diverse mix of clients and types of engagements which offer opportunities for our staff to develop their skills and to advance their careers.

We offer a bright, modern work environment in an office building in the east end of Ottawa. The location offers excellent east-west highway access, and is also well situated for clients and staff located in the south end of Ottawa. We are seeking to add a motivated senior accountant with public accounting and tax experience to join our team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Preparation of compilation engagements, including required accounting

· Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns

· Review and confirm tax assessments and reassessments

· Communicate with tax authorities to resolve issues

· Supervise and train junior staff, if level of experience dictates

Candidates should possess the following:

· Excellent analytical and technical skills

· Well organized and able to manage multiple client responsibilities concurrently

· Ability to work independently or with limited supervision

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Team oriented outlook

· Experience with CaseWare would be helpful, but is not required

· Bilingualism is an asset, but not a necessity

Qualifications

· Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience in Canada, including preparation of T1 and T2 tax returns

· Possess post-secondary diploma or business degree

· CPA designation or enrolment in CPA program is an asset

Ability to commute:

· Commute to office in east Ottawa, or plan to relocate before starting work

· Once trained, opportunity to work remotely on hybrid basis

We are grateful to all applicants who submit applications; however, only candidates selected for additional screening will be contacted. Salary depending on qualifications and level of experience

Benefits:

· Company events

· Dental care

· Disability insurance

· Extended health care

· On-site parking

· Paid vacation or time in lieu for overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

· Ottawa, ON K1G5A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

· Post Secondary School (required)

Experience:

· Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1G5A2