Senior Accountant, Public Company Assurance Group

Crowe MacKay•Vancouver, BC

4d•CA$75,000 - CA$95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Crowe MacKay LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Public Company Assurance Group (Pubco) in Vancouver. This role offers the opportunity to steer your own career and be supported by a strong workplace community. The Senior Accountant will help deliver innovative solutions to complex business issues within the accounting industry.

Requirements

Professional CPA designation
2-4 years of relevant public accounting experience
2+ years public company experience
Interest in working with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
An innovative thinker, comfortable in a team and client-focused environment
Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) is an asset.
Experience working with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep, Quickbooks and Sage 50 Accounting considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of audit, review and tax engagements.
Comprehend financial statements and corresponding notes.
Supervise and lead engagement teams.
Verify taxes owed and prepare corporate tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards.
Apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) is an asset.
Familiarity with Canadian Auditing Standards and public company audits.
Summarize financial status through the collection of information and preparation of balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and other relevant reports.
Review documents from third-party sources for audit process.
Provide support to clients and respond to questions and queries in a timely fashion.
Vouch and assess relevance of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable and other liabilities, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, inventory, equity accounts, and income taxes.
In conjunction with and under the supervision of managers and partners, responsible for completion of all aspects of an engagement.
Collaborate with client team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality, and deadlines.
Mentorship of junior team members, whether as part of a specific engagement team or as a resource within the office.
Build effective working relationships with clients and actively participate in business development through community involvement.