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About the Role
Working with a high degree of independence, the Senior Associate leads assigned engagements and complex file sections, reviews the work of junior team members, prepares accurate documentation, resolves or escalates significant issues, and communicates professionally with clients, reviewers, and the engagement team.
Responsibilities
- Lead compilation engagements and complex files from planning through to review-ready completion with minimal supervision.
- Prepare and review bookkeeping, trial balances, working papers, draft financial statements, and supporting schedules.
- Resolve diagnostics and ensure required engagement documentation is complete and accurate.
- Identify and research accounting, tax and file issues, including unusual or current-year items, recommend solutions, and escalate matters appropriately.
- Lead or assist with planning, execution, and completion of audit and review engagements, including coordinating fieldwork and client requests.
- Perform and review testing, evaluate supporting evidence, document results, and assess and communicate exceptions.
- Apply relevant accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards to assigned work, including more complex areas.
- Prepare and review accurate, well-referenced working papers, and resolve open items and review notes promptly.
- Maintain complete, organized files and clearly explain variances, conclusions, and outstanding items to reviewers and clients.
- Communicate progress and proactively escalate technical, timing, workload or budget concerns, recommending solutions.
- Manage multiple files and deadlines, monitor work in progress and budgets, and enter time accurately.
- Coach and mentor associates and students, delegate and review their work, and demonstrate continued growth in judgement, efficiency, and leadership.
Requirements
- A minimum of three years of relevant public accounting experience, including assurance and compilation, bookkeeping or tax files.
- Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting, assurance and compilation standards, financial statements and tax compliance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Professional communication, sound judgement, integrity, and a collaborative, adaptable approach, with the ability to coach and mentor others.
Skills
- CPA designation or significant progress toward it is preferred.
- CaseWare, Jazzit, TaxPrep or similar software is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to review the work of others.
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Senior Associate
Education Level
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $70,000 - $100,000 CAD
Benefits
- Bonus
- Health and fitness spending
- Referral programs
- Flexible work arrangements
- Firm-paid benefits
- Personal days
- Sick days
- Vacation
- Firm paid SOAR (Switch Off and Relax) days
- Extended holiday closures
- Community involvement support
- Firm-wide special events
- Catered lunched
- On-site games (PS5, pool table, foosball)
- Team BINGO
- Dedicated mediation room
- Regular event draws
- Free ROM and AGO tickets
- Fun activities through-out the year
- Training
- Coaching
- Professional development
- CPA PERT support
- Paid study leave for CFE writers
- Paid exam days for CFE writers
- Financial support for CFE writers
- Mentorship for CFE writers
About the Company
- Segal GCSE LLP is a rapidly growing mid-size accounting, tax and business advisory firm situated in midtown Toronto.
- Segal GCSE is committed to growth by investing in our team, providing continuous learning and a positive, supportive work environment, with a focus on providing best in class client service.
- Industry: Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory)
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
- We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to ensure equity and fairness in all aspects of employment— from hiring practices to professional development opportunities.
- If you require an accommodation, as a part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly at people&culture@segalgcse.com