Staff Accountant - Enterprise- Assurance Québec

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data — and they look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You’ll use your professional skills and experience to make it happen, handling complex audit procedures across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.  You won’t find an assurance culture like this anywhere else, so whether you’re looking for a long-term, or are interested in progressing on to other areas, this is a great place to be.

The opportunity

As a Staff Accountant, you will be a professional member of our EY Private, Enterprise Advisory Services team. Our Enterprise practice provides specialized accounting, audit and review services (audit and review engagements, notices to reader (compilation), personal and corporate taxes) to small businesses and individuals.

Your key responsibilities  

Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, these enable you to deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders as our Assurance senior.

Skills and attributes for success

• Prepare audit, review and compilation (notice to reader) files
• Prepare personal and corporate income tax returns and other tax slips 
• Assist managers with material for client presentations 
• Understand accounting, audit and review concepts and apply them to client situations  
• Adapt audit and review methodologies to a range of client types  
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-focused environment 
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery 
• Perform any other related duties 

To qualify for the role you must have

• University degree
• CPA, CA or CPA, CGA designation
• A minimum of two years of experience in accounting and in performing audit, review and compilation engagements
• Proficiency in Taxprep and Caseware 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel 
• Personal initiative with strong attention to detail
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients, team members and outside parties 
• Flexibility for occasional travel within the Greater Montréal Area
• Flexibility to work additional hours as required
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role

Ideally, you’ll also have

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

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. 

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. 

What we offer

Working at EY is a truly transformational experience that shapes both your career and the way you approach business. You benefit from continuous support, coaching and guidance from experienced professionals and highly engaged teams, enabling you to grow quickly and develop areas of expertise.

EY offers you the flexibility to build your own career path, aligned with your ambitions and strengths. We promote learning and exposure through experience, as well as mobility to help you navigate your career. Our strong global network of clients and experts will allow you to deepen your expertise in specific fields and/or develop sector specialization.

Working at EY also allows you to build a powerful and lasting professional network, connecting with a diverse range of profiles—from C-level executives to operational teams—across industries and the 400 000+ EY people in the world. This exposure gives you a unique perspective on business challenges and opportunities.

Finally, EY provides both a high-level strategic view and a detailed understanding of business environments, at international, national and regional levels, helping you develop a well-rounded and impactful skill set and a valued knowledge of industry’s latest and leading practices.

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.

Inclusiveness at EY  

Inclusiveness is 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. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives 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.  

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity 

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