Pivotal LLP is currently seeking a senior accountant to join our team.
Pivotal LLP is an independent public accounting firm with a "Can Do" philosophy that reflects the dynamic nature of our clientele. Our firm combines a small-town personal touch with the professionalism, innovation, superior performance, and expert guidance you'd expect from a firm of our caliber and size. We continue to provide a friendly face, the caring attention, and the quality workmanship that our clients have expected and enjoyed for over 60 years.
- The task performed will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct compilation, review, audit and tax engagements
- Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes
- Apply knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE) and Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
- Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
- Perform financial and systems analysis.
- Prepare personal and corporate tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards
- Prepare year-end tax forms (T4s and T5s)
- Complete bank and other account reconciliations
- Prepare payroll, GST and government reports
- Respond to client questions and queries
- Identify technical issues and discuss with manager or engagement partner
- Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements
- Prepare professional correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining findings, facts and highlights resulting from the client engagement
- Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work
- Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
- Work with accounting software and provide support to clients
- Assist in streamlining client’s systems
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients
- Develop a thorough understanding of Pivotal’s services and the businesses and industries we serve.
- Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
- Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Attend and assist in developing internal courses to further accounting, assurance, and tax knowledge
- Skills and attributes for success:
- Strong communication skills including phone, emails, and web-based interactions
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software with ease.
- Excellent project and time management
- Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
- Effectively monitors multiple projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget.
- Experimental and forward thinking with a passion for innovation.
- Excellent client service skills and the ability to maintain strong client relationships.
- Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism.
- Experience working with, or exposure to, accounting and tax software such as Caseware (and Caseware Cloud), Profile, Taxprep, Quickbooks, Sage and QBO is beneficial
- Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Office 365
- Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and Accounting Standards for Not-For-Profit Organizations (ASNPO) with a strong working knowledge of corporate and personal income taxes
- Required qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
- Completion of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or working towards a CPA designation
- 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience in public practice
If this is an opportunity that motivates and challenges you please submit your resume no later than 4.00 pm August 22, 2022.