Senior Accountant

Ernst & Company CPA Professional Corporation is a mid-sized public accounting firm in Ottawa.

You would have the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our firm continues to steadily grow in keeping with our commitment to our staff and the relationships that we develop with our clients. We have a diverse mix of clients and types of engagements which offer opportunities for our staff to develop their skills and to advance their careers.

We offer a bright, modern work environment in an office building in the east end of Ottawa. The location offers excellent east-west highway access, and is also well situated for clients and staff located in the south end of Ottawa. We are seeking to add a motivated senior accountant with public accounting and tax experience to join our team.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Preparation of compilation engagements, including required accounting
• Preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns
• Review and confirm tax assessments and reassessments
• Communicate with tax authorities to resolve issues
• Supervise and train junior staff, if level of experience dictates

Candidates should possess the following:

• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Well organized and able to manage multiple client responsibilities concurrently
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team oriented outlook
• Experience with CaseWare would be helpful, but is not required
• Bilingualism is an asset, but not a necessity

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience in Canada, including preparation of T1 and T2 tax returns
• Possess post-secondary diploma or business degree
• CPA designation or enrolment in CPA program is an asset

Ability to commute:

• Commute to office in east Ottawa, or plan to relocate before starting work
• Once trained, opportunity to work remotely on hybrid basis

We are grateful to all applicants who submit applications; however, only candidates selected for additional screening will be contacted. Salary depending on qualifications and level of experience

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid vacation or time in lieu for overtime

Ability to commute/relocate

• Ottawa, ON K1G5A2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education

• Post Secondary School (required)

Experience

• Accounting: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1G5A2