Senior staff accountant

Lekadir LLP is currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and client-driven individual to join our accounting and assurance team in the capacity of Senior Accountant.

At Lekadir LLP, we take care of our people. We understand that our staff is our greatest asset, so we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and a team environment. We also provide annual merit-based increases that reflect your valued contribution to our firm.

Success in this role will require prior experience in assurance and non-assurance client engagements. You will become a key member of our multi-disciplined team whose role will be focused on preparing and supporting client files. The successful candidate must be flexible and adaptable to multi-tasking requirements within the role, able to work within a confidential environment, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. The position requires working in a supportive fast-paced environment.

As a Senior Accountant you will:

  • Complete bookkeeping as required

  • Review general ledger account activities to ensure account accuracy of financial statements;

  • Review and confirm tax assessments and reassessments;

  • Research and analyze basic income tax issues;

  • Complete Notice to Reader and Review Engagements;

  • Prepare accurate and timely personal and corporate tax returns and related schedules;

  • Communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of clients;

  • Keep manager informed on the status of files and issues as required; and,

  • Complete additional tasks as required.

Qualifications:

  • Strong experience using Caseware, CCH Taxprep, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and Sage Accounting;

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel);

  • Must be flexible in terms of hours of work, able to work well under pressure and have strong attention to details and able to prioritize multiple requirements and deadlines;

  • Demonstrate focus, positive attitude, professionalism, strong communication skills, and teamwork;

  • Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Education and Experience

  • An accounting designation (CGA, CA, CMA, CPA); and,

  • A minimum of 1 year of related experience.

If you are confident with your knowledge and are excited to open the door, we would love to hear from you.