The Firm
Hey,we're glad you found this! We are the HGA Group. Whatstarted as an accounting firm quickly evolved into the ultimate entrepreneurialresource centre: the first of its kind in Alberta.
Ourteam is innovative, highly skilled, and highly collaborative. We believe thatbringing together every major resource that business owners need to succeedunder a single banner, driven by the singular purpose to give entrepreneurs theresources they need, is the key to maximizing the potential of Alberta'sentrepreneurs.
Ina sea of professional service providers, it is our mission to do thingsdifferently, to break from the norm, and help people build their dreams— notonly those of our clients, but our team's. We want to help you grow, develop,and enjoy the career that you have always wanted. Most importantly though, wewant you to live the life you have always wanted.
Ouremployees drive the success of the HGA Group, and that means we pride ourselvesin empowering our employees to grow with us. The HGA Group gives employees somany opportunities to learn and develop their skills. We welcome you to theteam knowing that you are looking to grow your toolkit and make an impact. Itall starts here at the HGA Group.
Welove what we do, and you will too.
The Role
Reporting to the Managers, the Senior Audit Accountantis responsible for delivering a range of public accounting services to avariety of clients, on time and on budget. The Senior Designated Accountant willalso be responsible for reviewing client files prepared by Staff Accountantsand leading audit engagements.
Act as a resource in developing Staff Accountants bysharing a wealth of skills and knowledge. The successful candidate will value teamworkand constantly seek to achieve personal and team-oriented growth. This positionprovides technical expertise and advises clients on financial and strategicbusiness planning, by utilizing strong business acumen and the ability todevelop and maintain positive client relationships.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Supervising the preparation of financial statements of business clients, reviewing the work of Staff Accountants, and completing complex portions of the file
- Maintaining high quality control by overseeing and reviewing compilation, review, and audit engagements
- Preparing T4's, T5's, personal income tax returns, and other tax returns and schedules, as required
- Maintaining client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules
- Analyzing complex financial reports and records
- Making recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures
- Performing variance analyses and preparing account reconciliations
- Ensuring timely follow-up on notices of assessment
- Assisting with financial and strategic planning for businesses, income tax planning, and estate planning
- Assisting clients with the acquisition and sale of businesses
- Assisting with reviewing Corporate, Personal and Trust income tax returns and other tax forms
- Reviewing, investigating and correcting discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries and reports
§ Performingtechnical research
- Assisting the managers with managing a portfolio of clients, ensuring their needs are met and that relationships and accounts grow and develop
- Other ad hoc projects (process improvement, best practices) as required
- Conducting any and all other duties assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
§ Undergraduate degree in a relevant field (i.e., B.Com., B.BA., etc.
§ Comprehensiveexperience in compilation, review, and audit preparation
§ Experience leadingand supervising staff is an asset
Skills& Knowledge:§ Knowledge ofGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
§ Knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation bestpractices
§ Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE)
§ Knowledge of Canadian Audit Standards (CAS)
§ Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations(ASNPO)
§ Proficient in Caseware and Profile
§ Strong business acumen
§ Strong computer skills (especially in Microsoft Office)
Competencies:§ Focused on clientservice orientation
§ Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
§ Strong awareness of attention to detail
§ Ability to solve problems independently and use judgement toraise awareness of challenging/complex issues
§ Proven ability in results management
§ Ability to operate in a cooperative environment, with a teamorientated mindset
§ Excellentinterpersonal skills, and ability to translate this into mentorship
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