Corporate Accountant Part-time for a public accounting firm client, Greater Toronto Area.
Marberg Job Number: 2786
Job Type: Temporary Part-Time.
Initial Term: ASAP, with possibility of extension or conversion to direct-hire, subject to client business requirements.
Existing Vacancy: Yes.
Compensation: From $45.00 to $55.00 per hour with some flexibility according to experience. Will consider proposals.
Regular Work Hours: Up to 4 hours per day to be worked during regular business hours between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, approximately 15-20 work hours per week. Additional paid hours may be required during peak period, including some evenings and weekends as needed.
Work Location: Primarily remote-based, with periodically scheduled onsite work at our client's downtown Toronto office.
Position Reports To: Principal.
We are seeking an experienced Corporate Accountant (CPA) to join our finance team. This role is ideally suited for a technically strong accounting professional with deep experience in corporate accounting, year-end engagements, and compliance, who has developed their expertise in a public accounting firm environment.
You will play a key role in managing corporate accounting activities, supporting year-end processes, and ensuring accurate, compliant financial reporting.
Responsibilities Summary:
- Prepare and review corporate year-end working papers and financial statements
- Manage corporate filings, including T2 corporate tax returns and indirect tax filings (HST/GST)
- Prepare and post journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and maintain the general ledger
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Utilize Caseware extensively for financial statements, working papers, and documentation
- Support and coordinate external audits and respond to audit inquiries
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting efficiency
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, communicating directly to gather information, discuss financial results, and address accounting and filing-related inquiries
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors as needed
- Additional corporate accounting responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
Education: Undergraduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field.
Professional Credentials: CPA designation is required
Preferred Work Experience: At least 7 + years of experience working at a public accounting firm (required).
Preferred Sector Experience: Public Accounting Firm.
Technical and Language Skills Requirements:
- Experience with DocuSign, CaseWare, TaxPrep and Adobe Acrobat software preferred.
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel (will be tested).
- Fast and accurate typing and data entry skills, and excellent attention to detail (will be tested).
- Familiarity with online databases and file management programs.
- Strong English written and reading comprehension skills, including excellent spelling, grammar, proofreading, and syntax (will be tested).
- Strong English conversational skills and professional telephone manners.
Task -Based Qualifications and Additional Attributes:
- Prior experience working at a public accounting firm (required)
- Hands-on experience with corporate year-end processes and corporate filings
- Solid understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger management
- Demonstrated record of professional conduct and character. Responsible, reliable and works to deadlines.
- Focused and able to work effectively with minimal direction and supervision, to prioritize tasks effectively, and to manage volume targets and due dates.
- Pleasant and courteous. Demonstrated commitment to client service and professional representation of the organization.
- Proven ability to respond to sensitive and confidential matters with tact, discretion, and excellent judgement in the interpretation and application of instructions and organization policy.
- Strong relationship management skills including client and vendor relations management, business networking, negotiation, change management and consulting/advisory skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and collaboratively, and in an advisory capacity, and liaise effectively with a wide and diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Requirements:
- Must have own dedicated ergonomic workspace in a confidential environment, with reliable high-speed internet. Must have ability to work extended periods at a computer and manage multiple tasks remotely.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada, providing satisfactory documentation upon request.
- Ability to work both remotely and onsite, abiding by organization health and safety policies.
- Ability to promptly provide minimum of 2, qualified employment references who are available to speak with either Marberg or Marberg's client.
- Ability to declare personal Non-Conflict of Interest in execution of assignment responsibilities.
- Provision of certification of AODA and OHSA online training course completion prior to assignment start.
- Satisfactory Background Checks, Credit Check, Technical Skills Evaluations, Interpersonal Skills Assessment and Employment References.
Application Notes:
Please note that we are screening and shortlisting Candidates as soon as possible and qualified applications may be contacted same day as date of application.
We thank all applicants for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Marberg is committed to supporting workplace diversity and inclusivity, to reflect the demographic profile of all Ontarians. Applications are encouraged from equity seeking groups including people of colour, Indigenous people, individuals with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQ2S community. 