Assurance Senior Accountant preparing audits, financial statements, and tax returns for EY’s small - business and individual clients in Saskatoon. Supporting bookkeeping, client advice, and business development.
About the role
- Senior Accountant managing client bookkeeping, reporting, reconciliations, and cloud accounting systems for Zenbooks, a Canadian accounting firm. Mentoring accountants and owning pod profitability while serving small and mid-sized businesses.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting information systems and software for client organizations
- Mentor and coach Staff Accountants on technical accounting issues
- Manage client relationships
- Build toward managing a small team of Staff Accountants
- Own the gross margin of the pod, with visibility into engagement profitability and accountability for team utilization
- Own complex bookkeeping and vController engagements
- Perform day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Enter data into accounting systems and maintain information and documentation integrity
- Review and process client-submitted documentation such as bills and invoices
- Proactively contact clients for additional information
- Communicate with clients by email and video calls
- Prepare financial reports and budgets
- Organize accounting records, financial statements, and reports for clients
- Identify and resolve process improvements with the Manager of Accounting Services
- Execute assigned tasks while ensuring compliance
- Identify opportunities for additional services
- Build and manage accounting and financial systems using Zenbooks best practices and SOPs
- Provide subject matter expertise and understand client needs
- Ensure client solutions are delivered on time
- Maintain relationships with internal accountants and consultants
- Oversee implementation of new payroll, accounting, and payment software and processes in client organizations
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations and follow up on outstanding supporting documentation
- Prepare GST/HST/PST sales tax returns
- Perform financial statement reviews and prepare client files for year-end tax accountants
Requirements
- 2-3 years of experience working in a client-facing position within public accounting
- Familiarity with cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QBO is required
- Must pass a criminal background check and/or education and employment verification
- Working from home is a requirement
- Access to high-speed internet
- Availability during core business hours
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Customer service orientation and excellent communication
- Adaptability and effective problem-solving skills
- Time management and multitasking abilities
- Collaboration and initiative in team settings
Benefits
- 5 personal days
- 10 vacation days
- 1 week during the winter holidays
- 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance)
- Flexible health spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Fully remote work arrangement
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