Intermediate Accountant, Assurance in Toronto

Stern Cohen LLP is a rapidly growing, award-winning, public accounting firm at Yonge and St. Clair in Toronto. We focus exclusively on privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Despite our 55 year history, our approach is thoroughly modern (like our paperless office and use of cloud technologies).

The Opportunity: Stern Cohen LLP is seeking a full-time Junior/Intermediate Accountant to join the Firm's Assurance Team. The role focuses mainly on assurance, compilations, and tax engagements. This role will report directly to the team's managers and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• Audit and review engagements, including preparation and completion of planning documents and financial statements.
• Recognition of accounting issues and cooperation with the manager/partner to create solutions.
• Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses in various industries.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, related checklists and additional tax filings.
• Correspondence with clients, acquiring a strong understanding of clients' businesses and proactively responding to and anticipating clients' needs within approved budget and timelines.
• Gain an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge.
• Maintain and develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates.
• Contribution to firm growth and community.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation or pursuing completion.
• 2-3 years of progressive experience in a public accounting practice.
• Experience working with mid-market / small business / entrepreneurial clients is preferred.
• Dedication to client service excellence and a drive to understand the clients' business and maintain good client relationships.
• Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multitask, manage, and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency and knowledge of accounting software, including Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Benefits of Working with Stern Cohen:

• A hybrid workplace with flexibility to work from home or from the office.
• Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance.
• Fridays off with pay in July and August.
• 2 additional paid days during the winter holidays.
• 8 personal days in addition to vacation time.
• 2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance.
• Professional development training, coaching, and support.
• Advancement opportunities due to firm growth.
• "Dress for your day" flexibility.
• A modern cloud-based work environment using tools like Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams.

To Apply:

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose qualifications closely match the role's requirements will be contacted. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.