Vast Recruitment is hiring on behalf of Grant Thornton LLP!
Job Details
Job Function
Accounting & Finance
Industry
Accounting
Company Name
Grant Thornton LLP
Company Description
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and business advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services—locally and across Canada to dynamic privately owned, publicly listed and public sector organizations. We offer your organization the best of both worlds: a global outlook of what’s important plus our experience and insights in your local business market.
Reporting To
Audit Manager
Team Size To Manage
2
Job Location
Country
Canada
Province/State
British Columbia
City
Vancouver
Location Type
head-office
Other Location
Candidate Relocation
no
Must Have Skills
CPA Designation or pursuing a CPA | 3 years experience in a public practice firm
Skills Considered Bonus
Job Description
As a Senior Accountant, Private Companies, your responsibilities will include:
• Working with clients and providing exceptional client service
• Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial issues
• Planning, preparation and execution of financial statements for review engagements and compilations with appropriate note disclosures
• Planning and preparation of working paper files for review engagements and compilations
• Preparation and filing of personal and corporate tax returns
• Providing mentorship and training to junior team members
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Private Companies? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
• Possession of a University Degree or Diploma with a concentration in Accounting
• 3-5+ years of experience in public practice, in accounting and for small to medium-sized owner-managed businesses
• Relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Strong technical experience in accounting and tax
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Caseware, Taxprep and QuickBooks is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to grasp new technology tools
• Ability to execute on deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency. Quick learner, self-starter and exudes a “can do” attitude
• Good understanding of team dynamics and cohesion. Strong team player and collaborator
• Desire to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a high-performing team
At Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.
Compensation
Job Type
Full time
Salary From
70000
Salary To
80000
Commission Payment
Bonus Payment
Mandatory Details
Number Of Positions
3
Culture, Perks and Benefits
A career in assurance with Grant Thornton will provide you an opportunity to:
• Work with a team of professionals who assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of accounting and financial services
• Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career path
• Be part of a fast growing environment with well respected professionals who are locally renowned in their respective field
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and discussion
• Be engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projects