Prepare financial statements, required notes, and year-end letters
Ensure planned procedures are completed according to firm policies, procedures, and applicable Canadian standards
Clear queries and outstanding points satisfactorily
Complete audit sections including walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses, analytical review, and inventory counts
Complete compilation and review engagements, including financial statements and corporate tax returns
Complete complex investment write-ups and T-slip reconciliations, including off-calendar year ends
Prepare corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns
Review significant assurance engagement findings or accounting and statement-presentation questions with the Manager or Partner and suggest resolutions
Handle various engagements and potentially work on multiple assignments simultaneously
Requirements University degree
Working towards the CPA designation
At least one year of practical experience in public practice
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
Knowledge of Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE 2400)
Solid knowledge of Canadian taxation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong work ethic and dedication
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to work with little supervision on routine tasks
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
Excellent client service skills and ability to understand clients' businesses
Comfort making contact with clients and awareness of client relations and expectations
Proficiency with Caseware, CaseView, TaxPrep, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and audit engagements while adhering to Canadian standards and GAAP. Possesses robust organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments with excellent client service.
Highest-signal resume keywords CPA Designation
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
Canadian Taxation Knowledge
Caseware Proficiency
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Financial Statement Preparation
Audit Engagements
Tax Return Preparation
Internal Control Analysis
Analytical Review
Investment Write-Ups
T-Slip Reconciliations
Walkthroughs
Compilation Engagements
Review Engagements
Soft Skills Excellent Communication Skills
Strong Work Ethic
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Client Service Skills
Certifications & Qualifications University Degree
Working Towards CPA Designation
Industry Keywords Canadian Standards
Public Practice
Assurance Engagements
Corporate Tax Returns
Partnership Tax Returns
Trust Tax Returns
Tools & Technologies Caseware
CaseView
TaxPrep
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Outlook