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Description

Inspirational, creative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams.

Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

Make an impact with our Indigenous Services team a Senior Accountant.

This diverse team of specialists works with more than 250 Indigenous peoples, groups and organizations across Canada and shares a passion for learning and understanding their history, culture and contributions to our country.

As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide expertise to empower Indigenous communities, organizations, businesses and individuals in navigating a agile social, political and economic environment.

Responsibilities
Summarize clients’ current financial status by collecting information and preparing periodic balance sheet, profit and loss statements and other relevant reports
Assist client with government required reporting
Assess and assure appropriateness of audit evidence for expenses, revenues, capital asset additions, accounts payable, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
Work with Indigenous Services Canada and other funders to gather requirements and help clients stay on track with reporting




Support audit readiness by organizing documents, sharing best practices, and connecting with external auditors when needed
Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents and reports
Establish charts of accounts and prepare entries for posting to accounts
Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
Develop effective working relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
Maintain flexibility to travel, as necessary

Skills and Experience
CPA designation
Experience working with First Nations communities considered an asset
Minimum 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Not-For-Profit accounting standards, and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
Experience working with accounting and tax software
Understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles

📌 Senior Accountant, Indigenous Assurance & Accounting Services Greater Sudbury
🏢 MNP
📍 Greater Sudbury