Senior Accountant Job in Calgary T2p0n7, Alberta Canada
Kahn Halpern Marshall Chartered Accountants
Kahn Halpern Marshall is a mid-size accounting firm located in Calgary and has been in business for more than 26 years. It is comprised of three partners and approximately 12 staff members. Our firm offers a wide range of services to our individual and business clients. Our clients benefit from personalized, quality service that is beyond comparison. We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving our clients the assurance and the assistance that comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen. Our continual investment of time and resources in professional continuing education, state-of-the-art computer technology and extensive business relationships is indicative of our commitment to excellence.
Job Title: Senior Accountant, Audit and Assurance
Position Type: Permanent full-time
Key Responsibilities:
We are looking for an Audit/Accounting Senior Accountant to join our team. The core skills and responsibilities of this position are:
• Leading and executing client engagements;
• Planning, preparation and execution of financial statements with appropriate note disclosures;
• Working with clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors;
• Planning fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs;
• Analysis and completion of corporate and personal income tax returns;
• Communicating with other members of the audit team to ensure client expectations are anticipated and managed in a timely manner;
• Communicating with more junior accounting staff to ensure they understand the engagement, and the needs of the client;
• Analyze financial statements
Qualification:
- 1-2 years of post-designation experience (A new graduate or candidate who has just written the UFE this fall will also be considered)
- At least 2 years public practice experience in Audits/Reviews of small business
- Strong work ethic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to work independently with minimum supervision; and
- Strong interest in professional development and coaching and committed to personal growth.
Job Description:
The Audit / Accounting Manager will work in a dynamic team environment with many opportunities to coach and mentor junior staff. This position will also have opportunities to lead through challenging issues and to work closely with the Partners in the firm.
City:
Calgary
Reports To: The Partners
Application Instructions:
If this position seems like an ideal opportunity for you, and you would like to join our team, please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to:
Elizabeth Marshall, CA
Kahn Halpern Marshall Chartered Accountants
Suite 1015, 926 – 5 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 0N7
emarshall@khmca.ca
*Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Closing Date: 12/31/2011