Job Description
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.
About the Position
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.
Summary of Responsibilities
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
Summary of Experience
3+ years of public accounting experience with demonstrated experience in audit and tax
Requirements:
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, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting
Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.
Zeifmans Offers You:
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
Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
Summer Fridays Off (July and August)
Flexible dress code
Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
As a member of Nexia, access to a global network of accounting and consulting professionals and training opportunities.
Why Zeifmans?
At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars – because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.
Supporting you through earning your CPA designation: Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare, offer extensive local and cross-Canada training and we reimburse you for exam fees.
Helping you succeed at every level: Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance, or accounting – there’s tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.
Your well-being matters – professionally and personally: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. Our employees don’t just survive, they thrive.
A focus on giving back: Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans’ employees.
The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, ****** orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department at [email protected], ATTN: HR in subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
