Senior Accountant
Full-time
JADE CPA Professional Corporation
We are seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Oakville. In this role, you will deliver full-cycle accounting, ASPE financial reporting, and complex tax compliance for a diverse client base of high-net-worth individuals, small-to-medium enterprises, and private corporations.
As a primary liaison for our clients and tax authorities, fluency in English is required, and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset but not required to support our international and multi-lingual client portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting (ASPE)
- Prepare and review compilation engagements (Notice to Reader) and financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
- Prepare complex working paper files, year-end adjustments, and trial balance reconciliations.
- Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping processes and ensure client ledger integrity.
Tax Compliance (Corporate, Personal & Trust)
- Prepare and review Canadian tax returns, including Corporate (T2), Individual (T1), and Trust (T3) compliance filings.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with estate/trust tax filings and corporate reorganizations where applicable.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Canadian tax legislative updates.
CRA Representation & Audit Defence
- Serve as the main point of contact for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- Efficiently handle, respond to, and resolve CRA requests, pre- and post-assessment reviews, information inquiries, and audits.
- Submit formal notices of objection, election forms, and administrative relief filings when required.
Client Relationship Management & Communication
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to owner-managed businesses and individual clients.
- Lead client meetings and communicate complex tax/accounting guidance clearly in both English and Chinese.
- Onboard new clients, assess bookkeeping workflows, and advise on optimal accounting structures.
Software & Systems Management
- Maintain full proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Desktop.
- Utilize public accounting tax and file software (e.g., Taxprep, CaseWare/Jazzit).
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration or an equivalent degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
- Designation: CPA designation (or candidate near completion/enrolled in PEP) preferred.
- Experience: 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
- Language Skills: Professional fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) in both written and spoken communication.
- Technical Skills:
- In-depth practical knowledge of ASPE and Canadian corporate, personal, and trust tax principles.
- Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks (QBO/Desktop).
- Familiarity with public accounting software suite (CaseWare, Taxprep, Profile, or equivalent tools).
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent problem-solving ability, and a dedicated focus on client service.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Up to 20% annual bonus based on performance.
- Professional development support and CPA dues coverage.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
- Career development opportunities, leveraging skills in tax planning to advance career in 1-2 years.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume outlining your public accounting experience, tax preparation history, and language capabilities
Vacancy posted 18 days ago
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