Associate, Audit

• Work closely with Senior Associates and Managers on audit, client service and review engagements
• Review client files to understand client businesses and develop technical audit skills
• Research and maintain strong understanding of the client’s business
• Assist with the creation of financial statements including customized note disclosure as required
• Identify accounting issues and collaborate with Senior Associate or Manager to develop work plans
• Perform assigned assurance procedures and completes sections of the file under the supervision of the lead or Senior Associate
• Develop questions to ensure reporting information is tested and demonstrates a reasonable understanding of client challenges
• Prepare corporate tax returns as needed
• Respond promptly and proactively to clients

Requirements

• Pursuing a Canadian CPA designation
• Completion of a Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting, Commerce or Business
• Under two (2) years experience with a public accounting firm focused on assurance accounting and tax
• Knowledge of CaseWare and TaxPrep is an asset
• Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong technical audit skills and a solid understanding of assurance accounting and tax processes. Proficient in preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns while maintaining professionalism and effective communication in a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Pursuing Canadian CPA Designation
• Assurance Accounting Experience
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Knowledge of CaseWare
• Knowledge of TaxPrep

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Technical Audit Skills
• Assurance Procedures
• Financial Statement CreationCorporate Tax Return Preparation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication
• Excellent Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Business Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• Canadian CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

• Public Accounting
• Assurance Accounting
• Tax

Tools & Technologies

• CaseWare
• TaxPrep