Manager
Senior Accountant
Junior Accountant
 
ABOUT US:
Ford Keast LLP is an Accounting firm providing Assurance, Advisory, Tax, Human Resources and Wealth Management services. We are known for our commitment to excellence and the professional skills and knowledge of our team members. The firm includes six Partners and over twenty-five professional and administrative staff dedicated to serving our clients. Located in London, Ford Keast LLP has been part of the business community in southern Ontario for over 85 years.

We take pride in our long-term relationships with our team and our clients and have demonstrated our strength in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, retail, construction and development, nursing home care and not-for-profit organizations.

We are growing…we’re revamping our website, we’re adding plenty of space to our building with a major renovation and we are developing new service offerings for our clients. At the same time we are providing our clients with the great service they’ve always received from Ford Keast. We’re looking for enthusiastic, knowledgeable and like-minded people to join our team….and grow right along with us. 

THE POSITIONS WE HAVE AVAILABLE:

Manager, CPA, CA/CGA/CMA Senior Accountant Junior Accountant

 


DESCRIPTIONS:
Manager Accountabilities:

• Work with partners for the effective completion of engagements
• Supervise and develop staff
• Plan schedules to meet significant due dates
• Create and maintain professional client relationships
• Contribute to the business development goals of the firm

Attributes:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to maintain excellent client relationships
• Professional approach and leadership skills
• Commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to professional development

Education and Experience:

• Accounting designation
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in auditing, financial reporting and general accounting

Senior Accountant Accountabilities:

• Preparation of audit, review, and notice to reader working paper files
• Preparation of financial statements
• Preparation of income tax returns (trust, personal and corporate)
• Submission of information filings
• Completion of analysis such as forecasts and projections

Attributes:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Strategic thinker and problem solver
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to maintain excellent client relationships
• Commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to professional development

Education and Experience:

• Accounting designation
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in auditing, financial reporting and general accounting

 

Junior Accountant Accountabilities:

• Work on client-specific assigned tasks
• Assist in preparing audit papers
• Assist in completion of reviews and audits
• Work on tax returns
• Assist senior accounting staff, managers and partners

Attributes:

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to maintain excellent client relationships
• Commitment to teamwork
• Commitment to professional development

Education and Experience:

• Undergrad degree and working towards accounting designation
• Some experience working within an Accounting firm

 
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Ford Keast LLP offers competitive compensation based on experience. We also offer benefits including an RRSP.

 
DO ONE OF THESE POSITIONS SOUND LIKE YOU?

• submit your cover letter
• outline the role you are applying for, and,
• your resume
• to:  HR@FordKeast.com