Associate 2 - Non-Assurance Services

Responsibilities Extensive experience in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, compilations, reviews, and Canadian tax compliance. Prepare corporate income tax returns for Canadian clients (T2), partnership returns and other tax slips. Develop and apply knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise (ASPE). Set-up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses, manage multiple files simultaneously. Perform accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital asset acquisition and disposition, HST and payroll reconciliations. Summarize current financial status by collecting information and preparing balance sheet, income statements and other relevant reports. Assess appropriateness of audit evidence for Assets, liabilities, expenses, revenues etc. Review, investigate and correct discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports. Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts, and highlights. Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes while effectively using RSM internal programs and systems. Taking ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables to ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal and external clients. Providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the audit work plan and client deliverables. Understanding RSM and RSM Delivery Center's line of business service offerings and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery. Ensuring professional development through ongoing education. Participating in a range of projects and open to collaborate and work with multiple teams; demonstrating critical thinking, problem solving, initiative and timely completion of work. Required Qualifications Bachelors in Commerce/MBA Qualified Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CPA 1 - 2 years of relevant experience Excellent verbal and written communication (English) as the position requires frequent communications with RSM International clients Strong Data Analytical skills including advanced Excel skills (Vlookups, pivot tables, and basic formulas), Word and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications Experience in Non Assurance services (PCR) preferred. Working knowledge in MS office and caseware experience will be an advantage.