Senior Staff Accountant

Walsh & Company is looking for motivated, self-managed individuals to join their team. They believe in differentiation through bonuses and other perks and create a “family” environment in which team members thrive. They also offer flexible working arrangements to help team members better achieve a healthy work balance. Walsh & Company currently works 4-day weeks May-December, and 5-day weeks January-April. We are open to a part-time schedule but would ask for increased hours during the months of March and April. RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Accountant is responsible and accountable for: • Planning, organizing and implementing the tasks to deliver on time, on budget execution while providing exceptional customer service. • Always acting in Walsh & Company’s best interests. • To behave like an owner of Walsh & Company. • To lead everything you are responsible for well. RESPONSIBILITIES Year-end engagements • Plan, prepare and index information for compilation, review and audit engagements • Prepare accurate and properly formatted financial statements with appropriate disclosures and ensure that CPA Canada Handbook principles are followed where appropriate • Reconcile investment schedules Tax • Prepare corporate, personal, partnership and trust tax returns • Assist with personal and corporate tax planning • Prepare tax research where required to respond to client queries • Prepare various tax election forms Supervision • Supervise, train, develop and mentor co-op students and other junior staff • May be required to step into any role within the firm in order to support the team as needed. Other • Communicate effectively with clients to obtain information and provide basic advice • Prepare/review ongoing payroll as necessary for clients • Interact with all levels of staff, including partners, on client and administrative matters • Provide input into staff performance reviews QUALIFICATIONS • University degree • 2 to 4 years of experience in public accounting • An uncompromised level of honesty and integrity • Accepts the responsibility and accountability of the Position • Consummate professional in every way (demeanor, attire, written and verbal communication, meeting deadlines, adapting to one’s environment and being a role model to staff/clients, etc.) • A track record of success in people and performance management skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills; habit of effectively managing multiple projects and deadlines - must be detail orientated • Internally motivated to deliver accurate results in a highly efficient manner on time and on budget • Demonstrates courage and problem solving skills when confronting performance issues • Demonstrated ability to schedule, delegate and oversee on time, on budget delivery • Comfortable working independently and within a team environment • Must be able to manage multiple priorities and conflicting demands in an environment that requires adaptability • Self-Managed, self-motivated, results oriented – takes pride in a successful team • Evaluates and recommends/makes improvements to processes while ensuring that practices comply with corporate accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations • Demonstrates the habit of delivering exceptional customer service Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M2H 2S5

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