Senior Accountant

Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We work within the rules to make the rules work for our clients. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently add to our clients’ bottom lines.

As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the personal and business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including assurance, tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.

This is a hybrid position for one of the top 20 accounting firms in Canada.

The firm’s teams are diverse, and you will work closely together – you will never be just a number at our organization. Plus, you will get the added benefit of further developing your skill set through working with a wide variety of clients and robust list of industries.

• Independently complete small-mid size audit, review and compilation files and related tax preparation
• Planning, execution and completion of files. Preparing complex areas of the file
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Preparing corporate tax returns and appropriate tax checklists
• Understanding technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
• Managing allocated projects or assignments, including time management
• Completing and overseeing others’ work on files
• Coaching Junior and Intermediate accountants by providing input and expertise where necessary. This includes reviewing the accuracy of work completed by Junior and Intermediate team members
• Building effective and long lasting working relationships on assignments with operational client contacts
• Responding effectively to client, manager and partner requests and suggestions relating to an assignment
• Maintaining technical knowledge – IFRS, ASPE, CAS - by: attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; and establishing personal networks
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

• 3+ years of public accounting experience with demonstrated experience in audit and tax

• Possessing leadership qualities and ability to support team members and goals
• Strong commitment to quality and accuracy
• Completion of a University Accounting degree and completion of CPA designation or at least substantial progress thereto
• Development of a business advisor mindset is important
• Thorough knowledge and experience working with ASPE, IFRS and CAS to be able to complete complex areas of an engagement
• Experience with ASPE required, IFRS an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate well with clients, managers and partners
• Possessing strong project management skills and organization, with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Caseware, Jazz-it, Tax Prep, Quick Books and Simply Accounting
• Job Vacancy Status:
  Existing Vacancy
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; the role requires overtime as necessary to meet operational and professional requirements.
• Location:
  
  201 Bridgeland Ave, North York, Hybrid
• Compensation placement will be based on depth of experience, demonstrated skill set, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role

Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.

Though this position is remote you are always more than welcome to come to the office and meet fellow members of your team. Here are just a few of the other benefits of working at the organization.

• Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
• Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy
• Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success
• Competitive compensation based on the Toronto market + opportunity for annual bonuses
• Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members, paid by the firm
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