Senior Accountant (Public Accounting)

Senior Accountant (Public Accounting)

Our TorontoJobs.ca Recruiting division client, located in Vaughan, is a small public accounting firm that has built a strong reputation for providing personalized accounting, tax, and advisory services to owner-managed businesses and individuals. Due to continued growth and long-term succession planning, they are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced public accounting professional who enjoys working closely with clients in a collaborative and supportive environment. The successful candidate will play an important role within the firm and have the opportunity to grow with the organization. For an ambitious CPA, there is potential for future advancement as part of the firm's long-term succession plans. At the same time, this opportunity is equally well suited to someone looking for a stable, long-term career with an exceptional work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagement financial statements
• Assist with review engagements (experience is considered an asset)
• Prepare corporate, personal, and trust income tax returns
• Prepare T3 Trust Income Tax Returns and T4 and T5 information slips and returns
• Work directly with a portfolio of owner-managed business clients
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and respond to accounting and tax-related inquiries
• Prepare year-end working papers and supporting documentation
• Ensure client engagements are completed accurately and on schedule
• Collaborate with the firm's partners and accounting team on a variety of client engagements

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred
• Several years of experience working in a Canadian public accounting firm
• Strong experience preparing compilation engagement financial statements and corporate income tax returns
• Experience preparing personal tax returns
• Experience preparing trust income tax returns is considered an asset
• Experience preparing T3, T4, and T5 information returns is considered an asset
• Experience with review engagements is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and tax principles
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client service skills
• Ability to manage multiple client files while meeting deadlines

• CaseWare
• CaseView
• Taxprep
• QuickBooks Online (experience is considered an asset, as many clients use this platform)

Why Join?

• Excellent work-life balance with very little overtime throughout the year
• Hybrid work environment with one work-from-home day each week and flexibility when needed
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Long-established and respected public accounting firm
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and potential future succession opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Free on-site parking

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to build your career with a respected public accounting firm that values its people, encourages professional growth, and offers an outstanding work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.