Accounting Associate I or II

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Crawford Smith & Swallow LLP is currently looking for an experienced full-time Accounting Associate for our Niagara Region Offices. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with fantastic people and awesome clients in an environment that values and encourages respect, personal and professional development, and a healthy work-life balance.

This particular role is best suited for those who have an enterprising spirit and are looking to gain diverse experience. The unique responsibilities and opportunities offered by this position offer a different and exciting prospect for ambitious professionals.

You will be challenged with increasingly important accounting and audit roles for our clients. You will be challenged with recognizing, analyzing and understanding our client’s business and their needs, as well as helping to train and develop junior staff. You will have an opportunity to work in an environment that builds on the strengths of every employee and promotes their professional and personal development.

The ideal individual has an aptitude for developing and maintaining good relationships with clients and staff. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of financial results, including key drivers, emerging trends, and anomalies to share with senior management to guide effective decision-making Using tools and business knowledge to continuously provide insightful information, reporting and analytics that evolve with changes in the business, including proactive thinking and analysis Reviewing, analyzing and monitoring business performance, synthesizing data, analyses Operating with a high degree of autonomy.

The client base includes a multitude of corporations, small & medium sized businesses, local government, agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality and not- for-profit sectors.

As an Accounting Associate, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Plan and lead teams including but not limited to audit teams, meetings, and client engagements
  • Plan fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs
  • Accurately perform audit procedures
  • Efficiently and accurately oversee, sign off and present findings on audits
  • Leverage strong computer skills in Word, Excel, CaseWare, CaseView and TaxPrep
  • Prepare notice to readers, assurance engagements, personal and corporate tax returns, HST returns, T4’s, T5’s, T3 returns and bookkeeping
  • Proactively market and attract new clients to the Firm
  • Actively participate in the training and mentorship of junior team members
  • Clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with clients and team members
  • Think strategically, thrive in a dynamic client-focused culture, and create a strong team environment with a sense of excellence
  • Maintain a high standard of ethics, professionalism, confidentiality, tact, diplomacy and sensitivity to portray the Firm in a positive manner
  • Complete all other tasks as required by the Office Managing Partner

What we offer all of our employees:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Professional development, learning, and growth support

The successful candidate will have:

  • CPA Designation
  • One to five years post designation experience
  • Remuneration based on experience.
  • Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process; please let us know if you require a specific accommodation.

How to apply:

If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume, with subject line “Accountant  Associate I or II – Job Opportunity”. Please be aware, this is NOT a  remote position.

Crawford Smith & Swallow LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

No agencies, please.

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