Accounting Technician- Enterprise- Assurance

The opportunity

As an Accounting Technician, you will be a professional member of our Enterprise practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Accounting Technician, you will be part of our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, review services (review engagement, notice to reader), tax services (personal and corporate taxes), and business advisory services to privately owned businesses and individuals.

Skills and attributes for success

Prepare review and notice to reader engagements in Caseware

Prepare adjusting entries and financial statements

Prepare account summaries and reconciliations

Complete corporate tax returns and liaise with our tax professionals

Assist managers with client meeting preparation

Prepare correspondence to clients and the Canada Revenue Agency

Respond to other duties as required

Must have strong attention to detail

Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Must have good interpersonal skills and able to liaise with clients, staff and outside parties

Must be available to work overtime during peak seasons

Must have initiative

Must be a team player

To qualify for the role you must have

Must possess either : university degree in accounting or a college diploma in accounting with a minimum of 3 years of work experience

Proficiency in Excel required

Ideally, you’ll also have

Accounting software knowledge with Sage or similar would be considered an asset

The ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic team-oriented environment

What we look for

We’re interested in leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

If you’re ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities.

It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.

In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.

Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer :

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the

industryLearning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us.

Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world

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