Accountant

This role is part of the Jobright Direct Hiring Network, where top companies like Cresta AI, Plaud, Mercor, OpenArt, and 1,500\+ others hire top talent directly through our platform. This is not a mass job posting. Only select, high\-signal candidates are invited and recommended directly to hiring teams Hiring Company: I\&A Professional Corporation Chartered Professional Accountants One\-liner: I\&A Professional Corporation is a unique accounting firm that positions itself as a partner to its clients rather than just a service provider. Salary: $82K/yr Why Join Us: Role Responsibilities • Devise accounting systems, financial reporting procedures, and audit planning, execution and completion processes for a diverse portfolio of client engagements including private companies and not\-for\-profits • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned engagements, and lead and manage client compilation, financial review and accounting and audit processes, including end\-to\-end service (i.e., document collection, audit updates, financial guidance, etc.) • Prepare audit reports, management letters, financial statements and other client deliverables in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) • Examine financial records and statements ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards • Analyze and review working papers, financial statements, management reports, corporate tax returns, audit findings, and related deliverables, and provide financial guidance and recommendations on findings • Develop, assess and test internal controls for effectiveness, and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk • Prepare tax returns for clients using business accounting records, ensuring compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax legislation, and filing deadlines • Review and supervise the work of junior and intermediate staff, providing technical guidance, quality review, training, and mentoring to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across audit, tax, and accounting engagements • Support leadership team, as needed, by resolving technical accounting and audit issues Qualitications Required • Bachelor's degree in accounting, commerce, finance or related field • One (1\) year to less than two (2\) years of experience in an accounting capacity • 1\+ years of financial reporting experience • 1\+ years of experience assessing accuracy and completeness of records/reports • Experience with maintaining client records for reporting and/or auditing purposes • Experience with tax preparation and filing • Knowledge of accounting principles and practices • Knowledge of Caseware/Caseview, MS Office and Tax Prep software/technology • Strong knowledge and/or experience with ASPE, ASPNO, HST (ETA), payroll and corporate tax compliance and assurance standards • Familiarity with corporate structures and incorporation documentation Preferred • CPA PEP enrolment or active progress toward CPA designation is preferred; completion or active progress toward the CFE is considered an asset • Other relevant accounting certifications and/or coursework is considered an asset