Staff Accountant - Enterprise - Assurance

EY•Waterloo, ON

5d•CA$50,000 - CA$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, financial statement services (reviews and compilations), tax services (personal and corporate taxes), and business advisory services to privately owned businesses and individuals. This job posting does not relate to an existing vacancy within our organization, however we welcome applications on a rolling basis.

Requirements

A university degree in accounting, or a college diploma in accounting
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good interpersonal skills and able to liaise with clients, staff and outside parties
Team player qualities
Flexibility to work additional hours as required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Caseware and iFirm or Taxprep considered an asset
Accounting software knowledge with Sage or similar would be considered an asset
Investment accounting experience would be considered an asset
1-3 years of work in an accounting position would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare review and compilation engagements in Caseware
Prepare adjusting entries and financial statements
Reconciliation of accounts
Prepare corporate tax returns and liaise with our tax professionals
Assist managers with client meeting preparation
Working on Canada Revenue Agency queries and online activity
Respond to other duties as required

Benefits

competitive compensation package
performance-based rewards
discretionary bonus program
comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan
defined contribution pension plan
great vacation policy
firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year
statutory holidays
paid personal days (based on province of residence)
range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you