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Overview

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join our firm on a contract basis to provide coverage during a maternity leave. This role is best suited to a hands-on, experienced professional with prior public accounting firm experience who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance & Compilation

- Prepare complete working paper files for Review and Compilation Engagements
- Assist in drafting financial statements for Review and Compilation engagements.
- Assist with year-end file preparation using CaseWare Working papers and checklists.

Tax Compliance

- Prepare T1 and T2 income tax returns
- Prepare annual T3, T4, and T5 slips and summaries
- Support tax-related client inquiries and filings

Bookkeeping & Reporting

- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual bookkeeping for clients
- Prepare and file quarterly HST returns
- Prepare and file quarterly WSIB returns

Payroll

- Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll using Ceridian Dayforce
- Ensure accurate payroll entries, remittances, and reporting

Software & Systems Experience

The contractor must be proficient and comfortable working with the following:

- Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook




- CaseWare (Year 2006 and newer)
- Profile tax software
- QuickBooks Desktop (2016 and 2019)
- Sage 2022
- Ceridian Dayforce (payroll processing)

Qualifications & Experience

- Accountant or Bookkeeper
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience working at a CPA firm
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Review and compilation engagements
- Canadian personal and corporate tax compliance
- Bookkeeping and payroll processing
- Must be experienced enough to work independently

Engagement Terms

- This role is offered on a contractor basis (not an employee position)
- Contractor will be responsible for their own tax filings, CPP, EI (if applicable), and insurance
- Must reside in Hamilton, Ontario or the surrounding area
- In office and/or hybrid work arrangements to be discussed

Timing

Job will commence in mid-June 2026

Salary expectations:

Please submit salary expectations with your applications.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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