Senior Accountant - Assurance Posted on July 29, 2026 by Employer details Jones & O'Connell LLP, Chartered Qualified Accountants
About the Role This position is primarily focused on assurance services, including audit and review engagements, with occasional exposure to compilation engagements, corporate and personal tax, and other client advisory work.
You will have the opportunity to lead engagements, work closely with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the continued growth of both our clients and our firm.
If you're looking for a role where you'll gain meaningful responsibility, work directly with partners, and build your career in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities Plan and execute audit and review engagements from planning through completion
Lead fieldwork assignments, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating engagement resources
Prepare and review working paper files and financial statements
Perform assurance procedures with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
Identify accounting, audit, and financial reporting issues and develop practical solutions
Work directly with clients to understand their operations, answer questions, and provide exceptional client service
Present engagement findings and communicate results to senior management and partners
Mentor, train, and support junior team members while reviewing their work
Assist with the preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns as required
Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and client service
Qualifications An accounting degree




Actively pursuing the CPA designation
At least 12 months of public accounting experience, preferably with assurance engagements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management abilities
A desire to learn, take ownership of work, and continuously develop professionally
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, CaseWare, CaseView, and TaxPrep is considered an asset
Willingness to travel occasionally to client locations
Compensation and Benefits Annual Salary Range - $65,000 to $75,000 (salary will reach the higher end of the range upon confirmation of successful results from the CFE)
Bonus compensation of $2,500 upon passing the CFE
Comprehensive benefits package
Travel to work reimbursement of up to $600 per calendar year
Health and fitness reimbursement of up to $600 per calendar year
Annual CPA dues paid for upon obtaining CPA designation
Firm-paid professional development and continuing education
Performance bonus program upon obtaining CPA designation
Job Details Location: St. Catharines, ON L2R 0A2
Work location: On site
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Start date: Starts as soon as possible
Vacancies: 1 vacancy
Advertised until: 2026-08-26
Company Description Jones & O'Connell LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants is a licensed public accounting firm based out of St. Catharines, Ontario, servicing the Niagara Region, GTA and beyond, offering a wide range of financial services to clients in the Niagara Region and GTA.
See www.jonesoconnell.ca for further information

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📌 accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Jones & O'Connell LLP Chartered Professional Accountants
📍 Ontario