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Tax Manager (US Cross Border)
Toronto, ON 
$100,000 – $135,000

Posted on June 30, 2021.

Our client is a mid-sized accounting firm with offices across the Greater Toronto Area. They are looking for a Tax Manager to work on US cross-border tax files and tax planning engagements. Reporting to the Tax Partners, the Tax Manager will also assist the firm’s clients, support the tax staff, and provide technical support.

Our client offers a teamwork culture that will support your career. This role offers a competitive compensation package, as well as other incentives in the form of professional development programs. If you are looking to take your career to the next level, don’t delay; apply today!

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • 4+ years of experience working with US tax department, ideally in a public accounting firm
  • Strong background in US corporate tax 
  • CPA designation
  • Superb communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as a leader, as well as a team player
  • Strong organization skills and detail-oriented

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison (adrian@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter.  Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in taxation, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Staff Accountant
Greater Toronto Area, ON
Competitive compensation and great benefits

Posted on June 30, 2021.

Our client is a public accounting firm located in the Greater Toronto Area and they are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant with his/her CPA completed or actively pursuing it. The continued growth of the team’s assurance practice has led to the opportunity for a motivated intermediate or senior accountant to join the team.

The firm offers great career development and progression, coaching, flexible work arrangements and a very competitive total compensation package for this area of Ontario.

Responsibilities

  • Working with a diverse client base of small to mid-sized owner managed businesses across many industries, not for profit organizations, professional services, and individuals
  • Plan and prepare time budget for review and audit engagements for subsequent approval by the Manager and/or the Partner;
  • Prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters (i.e., enclosure letter, legal information letter and engagement letter);
  • Ensure that all planned procedures have been completed in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures, and GAAS, if applicable. Also, to ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily;
  • Complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses;
  • Complete entire NTRs, reviews and small audits;
  • Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements;
  • Prepare corporate and personal tax returns;
  • Promptly review any significant assurance engagement findings or questions involving accounting principles or statement presentation with the Manager or Partner and make suggestions as to their resolution

Requirements

  • CPA (CA, CGA, or CMA) designation (or close to) with public accounting experience
  • Sound knowledge of GAAP, audit and review procedures, and tax compliance
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and develop
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly in MS Excel
  • Strong communication skills – both oral and written

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please contact Casey La Russa (casey@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance and auditing, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Manager (Canadian Corporate Tax)
$95,000 – $150,000 
Mississauga, ON/Remote

Posted on June 30, 2021.

Our client is a large public accounting firm in the Greater Toronto Area looking for an experienced Senior Manager to join their Canadian Corporate Tax team. The Senior Manager will supervise multiple engagement teams and apply their expertise to advise clients on tax and assurance issues. 

This is a permanent, full-time role that is based out of Mississauga, with flexibility to work remotely. 

This role is a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for a team-oriented, fast-growing environment, while still seeking a great work-life balance. The company has great compensation packages, as well as fantastic benefits, bonuses, and career development programs. 

Looking for a challenging career in taxation? If you are interested in learning more about the Senior Manager (Canadian Corporate Tax) role, contact us today! 

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • CPA designation, with course completion in In-Depth Tax Program
  • Minimum 7 years experience in public or Canadian tax accounting/consulting
  • Tax software experience (e.g. Caseware, Quickbooks)
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office
  • Willingness to travel (if needed)

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison (adrian@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter.  Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in taxation, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Tax Analyst
Toronto, ON
$65,000 – $70,000 plus benefits

Posted on June 30, 2021.

We are recruiting for a Tax Analyst on behalf of a large and well-established real estate organization. This industry client is expanding their tax team and looking for an experienced tax professional who will support the team and be part of their further development.

You will have experience of Canadian corporate, partnership and personal tax preparation, and will assist in the preparation and completion of Canadian corporate tax returns, working with internal stakeholders and external service providers, and supporting tax planning, compliance, reporting, and provisioning.

They are looking for an ambitious and self-motivated tax professional, and offer great training, development, and clear growth opportunities to the successful candidate. You will join an innovative function which manages the taxes for a complex international business.

Requirements

  • University degree or College diploma in Accounting or Business
  • Ideally working towards CPA designation
  • Background in large public accounting or corporate industry organization
  • At least 1-2 years of experience in Canadian tax
  • Experience with tax preparation software (Taxprep & Caseware)
  • Good organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills.
  • Self sufficient and used to working in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison (adrian@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in taxation and finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Tax Manager / Tax Partner
Mississauga, ON
Compensation to be discussed
Posted on June 30, 2021.

Our client is a reputable and growing public accounting firm in west GTA with audit, advisory and tax services available. The firm is looking for a Senior Manager or Tax Partner to join the business and hopefully continue to grow the tax practice in the firm. This firm’s tax group has an excellent reputation for implementing tax planning opportunities and tax compliance reviews, concentrating on domestic tax for a variety of clients including individuals, partnerships, trusts and small and medium sized corporate clients. The role will also involve collaborating with the US tax group on cross border tax planning.

This firm is one where individuals join and don’t leave because of the great working environment and positive culture that they promote. Located in Mississauga, the firm is in an excellent location for anyone living in the west GTA or even Kitchener/Waterloo area or commuting in with the GO. Don’t wait any longer and apply now!

Responsibilities

  • Tax lead on small and medium sized client engagements
  • Pro-actively co-ordinate with the US Tax Team when US tax filings are required
  • Develop an understanding of the client’s business as it relates to a particular area or assignment
  • Plan and organize the tax team as required for preparation of tax returns, and conduct, document and present tax research
  • Offer tax compliance services and work closely with Partners to provide innovative tax planning ideas to a variety of clients
  • Research tax issues and present conclusions to the shareholder or manager
  • Provide daily guidance and coaching, and develop the tax knowledge of more junior tax team members
  • Be a member of the full-service team to meet the operational tax needs of our clients
  • Provide timely, high quality, exceptional service to our clients

Requirements

  • Over 7 years of experience in public accounting practice with a specialization in tax, preparing and reviewing personal, corporate and trust returns, estate tax planning, corporate reorganizations and dispute resolution
  • Demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations
  • Professional Accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to collaborate with firm client services teams
  • Proven strong project management and organizational skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Adrian Harrison (adrian@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in taxation and finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Staff Accountant
Burlington, ON
$74,000-$82,000 plus great benefits

Posted on June 30, 2021.

Our client is a reputable accounting firm in Burlington with services in audit, tax and advisory. The firm is looking for an Intermediate Staff Accountant (pursuing CPA) or a Senior Staff Accountant (already designated) to join the business and hopefully grow with the firm to become manager and then partner. The client-base for this position will be privately held owner-managed companies and the successful candidate should take pride and enjoy working with business owners to help them through the many accounting issues that come up.

The culture is one of the key selling features of this firm. They have flexibility, work as a team and can laugh about things to make the day go by that much more enjoyably.

If you see your career growing in public accounting and you want a firm that values its employees, apply now!

Responsibilities

  • Plan and prepare time budget for review and audit engagements
  • Prepare financial statements including all the required notes and year end letters
  • Prepare personal (T1), trust (T3) and corporate (T2) income tax returns
  • Prepare T4 (payroll) and T5 (dividend) returns
  • Ensure that all queries and outstanding points have been cleared satisfactorily
  • Complete the following audit sections: walkthroughs, internal control analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, revenue and expenses
  • Complete entire NTRs, reviews and audits
  • Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements

Requirements

  • University Degree and completion or close to completion of CPA designation
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm
  • Co-op at a public accounting firm a definite asset
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and Canadian tax
  • Excellent client service skills with desire and ability to understand the clients’ businesses
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Can-do attitude and a desire to grow and be challenged
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients, team members and outside parties

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please contact Casey La Russa (casey@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance and auditing, please visit Winchesters.ca.

General / Costing Accountant
Woodbridge, ON
$70,000-$80,000 base plus 10% bonus and great benefits

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

About the Company

Located in Woodbridge, Ontario, our client is a Canadian-owned company with operations in the US and Canada, manufacturing products for the past forty years and rapidly growing. We are looking for a new Accountant to join the team who comes with previous experience in a manufacturing company, due to the costing responsibilities in this position. 

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on, costing/general Accountant who enjoys rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced environment. The new Accountant will perform analysis to support strategic decisions as well as identifying cost improvement opportunities. The role is responsible for performing general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and accruals, bank reconciliations, inventory management, costing, accruals at month-end and more. This role directly reports directly to the Director of Finance who is CPA-designated and a wonderful, thoughtful leader.

Responsibilities

General Accountant Duties (50%)

  • Ensure tax fillings, government remittances & reporting are done accurately on a timely manner
  • Reconciliation of various G/L accounts including bank, AR, AP, inventory, accruals and expenses
  • Maintenance of recurring invoice payments and tax installments
  • Capital project reporting and maintaining Fixed Asset System
  • Ensure accruals and journal entries are done on time for period closures, including year-end 
  • Timely reconciliation for all bank accounts including credit card and loan accounts
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Prepare and post general ledger entries for the month-end close process
  • Assist in timely, accurate and efficient month, quarter, and year end closings
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to management
  • Review JE’s carefully for anomalies and other inconsistencies
  • Provide full back up for Finance Team for vacations and time-off
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements
  • Assist special projects and ad hoc as required

Cost Accountant Duties (50%)

  • Ensure standard product cost system is maintained and changes are processed in an accurate and timely manner
  • Account for all inventory transactions and account reconciliation through GL
  • Examine, analyze, and interpret production variances for financial and management reporting purposes
  • Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs
  • Inventory management: review, analyze and report on inventory valuation, raw materials, an WIP
  • Assist in various inventory related tasks including cycle counts, annual physical inventory counts, reconciliation of differences, inventory adjustments and item maintenance
  • Work closely with Materials and Manufacturing personnel to ensure accurate inventory

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Ideally CPA enrolment or designation completed
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing accounting
  • Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams and management 
  • Excellent computer skills with EXCEL using Pivot tables and vlookups
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in the office at the Woodbridge head office

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Senior Accountant
$70,000 – $80,000
Toronto, ON

Posted on June 23, 2021.

Our client is a well-established public accounting firm in Toronto seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their team. The Senior Accountant will oversee the auditing and financial operations of the firm, using their expertise to mentor staff  for the firm’s governance development. 

This is a full-time job and the Senior Accountant will work out of the company’s Toronto office.  The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge in auditing with a strong tax background. We are also looking for Senior Accounts with superb leadership skills in a corporate environment. 

This role is a great career opportunity for professionals interested in auditing. Our client offers programs to support their staff in work flexibility, compensation, and career growth!

If you are an experienced professional seeking an exciting opportunity in auditing, this role is a perfect fit for you!

Responsibilities

  •  Planning and execution of field assignments, including Audit and Review engagements along with NTR’s
  • Deliver completed files for review on a timely basis
  •  Possessing an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge while maintaining and developing strong technical audit and accounting knowledge
  • Obtain/maintain a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and respond promptly to and be proactive to anticipate clients’ needs
  • Managing daily workflow and ensuring that deadlines are adhered to
  • Helping to manage audit staffing schedules
  • Keeping partners informed of engagement status
  • Preparation of personal tax returns during busy season
  • Supervise and assist with developing junior staff
  •  Experience with reviewing juniors file sections or entire files

Qualifications

  • University/college degree with CPA (or CA, CGA, CMA) designation
  • Minimum 3-5 years of management experience in a public accounting industry
  • Experience in Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel), Caseware, Caseview, and Taxprep would be an asset
  • Superb communication skills with the ability to work as a leader and team member

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role, please contact Casey La Russa (casey@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance and auditing, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Property Accounting Manager
Mississauga, ON
$75,000 – $100,000 (plus vacation, benefits)

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a real estate management company in the GTA, owning various real estate properties across the city. Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their team in Mississauga. Reporting to the Senior VP Finance, the Accounting Manager will prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages and transactions.

The Accounting Manager will work at our client’s offices in Mississauga. Along with great benefits, and 3 weeks of paid vacation, the company offers great work flexibility and a rewarding opportunity for Senior Property Accountants seeking a challenging career in real estate management.

This is a progressive opportunity, as the Property Accounting Manager can look forward to becoming the company’s next VP Finance within the next 5 years. We are seeking Senior Property Accountants looking to pursue a management role, using their expertise to support the team, assist new clients, and support the management team. If this sounds like you, you may be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

  • Review, prepare, and schedule financial reports to meet company-specific deadlines
  • Manage, coach, and train staff and promote Company culture 
  • Review and prepare monthly budgets, first-of-the-month PAP, receipts, EFT, transfer bank files, and bank reconciliations
  • Maintain investment accounts including interest accruals
  • Reconcile reserve fund investments to reserve fund equity
  • Ensure invoices, receipts, and monthly financial statements are accurate
  • Prepare projects using Yardi Voyager and troubleshoot software issues
  • Communicate with auditors and clients to establish schedules to meet deadlines
  • Communicate with the board and management to address and resolve report errors and/or omissions
  • Organize the year-end procedures to prepare financial statements for stakeholders
  • Review year-end financials for various projects
  • External statutory filings and returns, including (but not limited to) HST returns

Qualifications

  • CPA designation preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of property accounting experience
  • Desire to transition from a Senior Accountant role to a management position
  • Experience with Yardi Voyager 7S required
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Superb communication and interpersonal skills

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.

Corporate Accounting Manager
Toronto, Ontario
$75,000-$90,000 base plus bonus and excellent benefits

Unfortunately, this position is no longer available.

Our client is a real estate investment company going through major growth and this Corporate Accounting Manager position is due to expansion of the business. The organization has two sides to the business and this one will be dealing directly with both development and property management, but specifically for fund accounting, corporate accounting and investor reporting.

The VP Finance is looking for a strong, experienced accounting professional who ideally comes with real estate experience, corporate accounting and if possible, some fund accounting (or at least understanding of investor reporting for funds). The successful candidate will have their CPA completed and be an ambitious team-player.

A key selling feature of this company is how much growth potential there is. The team continues to grow with multiple successful hires in the past five years and multiple successful funds closed. The position would immediately manage one to two junior accountants and the key requirements of this role will be to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of key deliverables including corporate accounting, fund accounting, investor reporting and special projects.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and review the preparation of the general ledger and working paper files including review of journal entries and bank reconciliations to ensure that financial reports and statements are accurate
  • File federal, provincial and associated tax returns for personal income and corporate entities
  • Timely preparation and review of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages for the various private entities, ensuring that the financial statements are accurate and in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Prepare financial analysis to assist management in various real estate asset management decisions and strategies
  • Review monthly and year-end tenant realty tax and CAM reconciliations, percentage rent and year-end invoicing by reviewing variance analysis, tenant spreadsheets, shortfall analysis and interim billings in order to meet the requirements of the tenants’ leases;
  • Manage day to day banking and preparation of daily cash flows
  • Preparation of annual property business plans, including operating, capital and leasing budgets

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of accounting or audit experience
  • Strong knowledge and experience in Canadian personal/corporate taxes
  • Familiarity with real estate corporate accounting and fund accounting
  • Understanding of investor reporting
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Trustworthy and highly ethical

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more about the role, please email Elan Van Wyck (elan@winchesters.ca) with your resume and cover letter. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for an interview will be contacted. To receive updates on new job postings regularly, follow us on LinkedIn. For more career opportunities in finance, please visit Winchesters.ca.