Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation

Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary: CAD $60,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and seniority
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Accounting / CPA Firm
Experience Level: Senior Accountant preferred; Associates and Managers also considered
CPA Status: Licensed CPAs and CPA candidates welcome
Work Model: Mostly Onsite

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established CPA firm in Ottawa, Ontario , seeking a talented Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a background in Canadian public accounting , particularly assurance, compilation engagements and financial statement preparation.

While the firm's immediate priority is to hire at the Senior Accountant level , applications from experienced Associates and Accounting or Assurance Managers will also be considered.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a variety of client engagements, develop their technical expertise and continue progressing within public practice.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and seniority, responsibilities may include:

• Prepare and review compilation engagement financial statements and supporting working papers.

• Participate in assurance engagements, including review and audit assignments.

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Canadian accounting standards.

• Complete account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries and year-end working papers.

• Review client accounting records and identify required adjustments.

• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.

• Assist with engagement planning, execution and completion.

• Identify accounting and financial reporting issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Manage assigned deadlines and maintain accurate engagement documentation.

• At Senior or Manager level, review junior staff work and provide guidance and mentorship.

• Collaborate with Partners and colleagues to deliver high-quality client service.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Canadian public accounting firm .

• Practical experience in assurance engagements, compilation engagements or public practice accounting.

• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and Canadian accounting principles.

• Experience preparing year-end working papers, reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Comfortable working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues.

Preferred Experience:

• Compilation engagements and Notice to Reader financial statements.

• Review engagements and external audit assignments.

• ASPE and applicable Canadian assurance standards.

• CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is welcomed but not mandatory .

• Candidates currently pursuing their CPA designation will be considered.

• Relevant accounting education and practical public accounting experience are important.

• Applicants at Associate, Senior Accountant and Manager levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Career Development

• Salary: CAD $60,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and the level of appointment.

• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

• Exposure to a range of assurance, compilation and accounting engagements.

• Opportunity to work with experienced accounting professionals.

• Benefits and additional perks: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role is particularly well suited to a public accounting professional looking to build a long-term career in an Ottawa CPA firm.

Whether you're a CPA candidate ready to step into a Senior Accountant role, an experienced Senior seeking progression, or an Assurance / Accounting Manager exploring a new opportunity , we'd be interested in hearing from you.

The firm is open to candidates who can join during 2026.