Senior Staff Accountant (CPA Student) (NOC: 11100) Job

• Employer Name: Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc

• Job title: Senior Staff Accountant (CPA Student) (NOC: 11100)

• Terms of employment: Permanent, Full-Time Position

• Salary/Wage: $71,253/annum ($36.54 per hour)

• Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Vacancy(s): 1

• Benefits:
- 15 Days paid vacation
- Up to five (5) sick days and three (3) personal days per year
- RRSP matching: 2%
- Medical & Dental coverage: 70% Employer-paid & 30% Employee-paid
- Short Term Disability, AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance (all are mandatory).
BTNS also offers Optional Basic Critical Conditions Benefit. Employee applies directly online once
the member number is assigned.
- Employee and Family Assistance (EFAP) Program: 100% Employer paid

• Work Location: 130 Eileen Stubbs Ave suite 201, Dartmouth, NS B3B 2C4

• Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning, execution, and completion of a wide range of client engagements in either the large client Audit stream as part of a team, or the Private Enterprise stream focusing on Review and Compilation (T1, T2, T3, T5) engagements, both independently and as part of a small team.
- Supervise junior staff during field assignments, inform managers of engagement status, and manage engagement progress.
- Analyze financial information, accounting processes, and operations procedures; provide account reconciliations and propose adjusting entries.
- Assess risk, controls, operational performance, and adherence to the applicable Financial Reporting Framework.
- Prepare personal, corporate, non-profit organization, and charitable tax returns as part of the private enterprise team.
- Collaborate with peers and senior management on file planning and completion within time constraints.
- Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships.
- Prepare and review financial statements and related note disclosures.
- Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports.
- Develop and maintain cost finding, reporting, and internal control procedures.

• Languages: English

• Education: University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum holding a status of CPA-in-waiting, or current enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is required.

• Experience: 2 to 3 years of related experience.

• Work Conditions and Personal Suitability: Attention to detail; Client focus; Efficient interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Organized; Team player; Strong project management and organizational skills

• Apply via email: [email protected]

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave

** Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc hires based on merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply including women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, New Immigrants, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the company. By Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.