Senior Staff Accountant position contract

Senior Staff AccountantToronto

Who weare :

One of the oldest leadingfeebased provider of integrated wealth management services to highnet worth families in Canada. We are proud to be the leader theindustry with over 40 years of experience providing top of the linebespoke service.

Our teams are well educated industry bright lightswith a keen understanding of Taxation Investment Strategies andFinancial Planning at the deepest level.

Whoare our clients Our experience and technical knowledge allow us toservice clients holding $1M and more in liquid assets as well asFamily Office clients with assets ranging from $20M to $200M.

Whatwe are looking for :

If you seeyourself as a strong team contributor with a keen ability to learnand grow in a dynamic diverse industry and are focused on gettingit right and detailed in your approach using technology andsoftware to enhance your work this is a role foryou.

Werequire the Senior Staff Accountant to be an excellent communicatorbe the office leader in Excel tax and accounting software andpossess a strong client service focus with an ability to be clientfacing.

You must possess a working knowledge of Canadian taxationand GAAP.

JobOverview

As Senior Staff Accountant you willprovide full cycle accounting tax filing services and supportingschedules Family Office quarterly reporting (including net worthstatements customized portfolio and performancereports

Responsibilities

• Notice to Readerfile preparation note disclosures and Financial Statements forinvestment holding companies small Canadian operating companiestrusts and charitable foundations including review of generalledgers preparation of reconciliation reports and preparation ofjournal entries and workingpapers
• Preparation of QuarterlyFamily Office Reporting including net worth statements investmentportfolio detail and quarterly performancereports.
• Preparation of T1 personaltax T2 corporation tax T3 intervivos trust and estate tax and T5returns
• Calculation of CapitalDividend Account (CDA) balances General Rate Income Pool (GRIP)Balances and Refundable Dividend Tax on Hand (RDTOH)balances
• Preparation of T3010Charity Returns and GST / HSTreturns
• Preparation of T1135 foreignincome verificationdisclosures
• Preparation of paralegalcorporation minutes andresolutions
• Preparation and filingof T4 summary and supplementary forms including payrollcalculations records of employment and remittance of at sourcedeductions
• Calculation of taxestimates and annual tax instalments and coordination ofremittances to respectivegovernments
• Review of Notices ofAssessment and response to government Requests for Information(RFI)
• Communication with clients andthird parties respect to preparing or gathering information andconcerning remittances instalments progress of filesinquiries

Competencies

Strong working knowledgeof Canadian GAAP.

Fullcycle Canadianaccounting experience

Advancedcomputer skills : Modeling using Microsoft Excel (MACROS) and MSOutlook VBA is an asset.

Experiencedwith accounting and tax software applications : Tax Prep (T1 T2 T3)Caseview Quickbooks Quicken andWriteup.

Proven ability to analyzeproblems and prepare effective written and oral reports;communicate clearly and concisely with clients;

Selfstarter andteam player able to work independently and collaboratively withvarious teams in a deadlinefocusedenvironment

• Comprehensiveoral and written communication skills with an ability to produceconcise clear reports letters andemails.
• Strong organizational skillswith a proven ability to handle multiple priorities and manageprojects to timelyconclusion

Education andExperience

• CPA designation possessing a minimumof 3 years experience in full accountingcycle;
• Public accountingexperience including the preparation of Canadian personal / corporatetax returns and the compilation of FinancialStatements.

Remuneration

$85000$95000 $10000retention bonus (if you stay the full term of thecontract)

Full Health and pensionprogram

Wellness Personal Time Offpolicy