Join a Team Committed to Precision, Excellence, and Impact

At HBA Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc., we go beyond balancing numbers. We’re a trusted partner to businesses across industries, known for delivering clear, well-executed financial work grounded in accuracy, integrity, and sound judgment.

We’re the team clients rely on when the file is complex, the details matter, and the work needs to be right—not just completed. We ask deeper questions, we don’t rush to close files, and we stand behind our work.

As we grow, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who approaches their work with discipline, ownership, and a genuine respect for the craft.

What You’ll Do In this role, you won’t just move files along—you’ll take responsibility for them. From start to finish, you’ll ensure your work is accurate, complete, and stands up to review.

Prepare Notice to Reader financial statements and tax returns for a diverse corporate client base, including files that require deeper analysis and careful attention to detail

Complete complex bookkeeping and accounting with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability

Maintain corporate records to a consistently high standard of accuracy.

Manage government compliance filings

Communicate directly with clients and government agencies, handling questions clearly, professionally, and with confidence

Step into client sites when needed to provide hands-on support and bring clarity to their financial processes.

Take ownership of your files by managing timelines, anticipating issues, and resolving them proactively

Keep managers informed with meaningful updates—not just status reports—highlighting risks and gaps early

Support and mentor junior staff, helping them develop strong habits and a high standard of work

Look for ways to strengthen client relationships by identifying gaps, improving processes, and adding value.

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in producing accurate,



well-prepared work—especially when files become more complex.

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience

3–5 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience, including experience in public accounting

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis to support financial work

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Experience with CRA reviews and audits

Strong ability to interpret financial statements

Demonstrated proficiency with CaseWare, Profile, Sage, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, ERP systems, and Microsoft 365

High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced team environment

Working knowledge of T1 personal income tax is an asset

Why Join Us?

Work That Demands More—and Delivers More: You’ll work on files that require judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through. This is not high-volume, checkbox accounting—your work will matter, and it will be carried through with care and accuracy.

High Standards, Shared by the Whole Team: You’ll be surrounded by professionals who take pride in their work, respect the process, and hold themselves accountable. We value thoroughness, not shortcuts.

Real Ownership and Growth: You won’t be siloed or limited to routine tasks. You’ll take ownership of your files, deepen your technical skills, and play a meaningful role in how work gets done.

Straightforward, Respectful Environment: We communicate clearly, support each other when needed, and trust people to do their jobs well. Strong work speaks for itself here.

Compensation That Reflects Capability: Competitive compensation based on your experience and the value you bring, supported by a competitive perks package.

Benefits

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

On-site parking

Vision care

Experience

accounting: 3 years (required)

Language

English (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 4L2

📌 Staff Accountant (Chatham-Kent)
🏢 HBA Bookkeeping u0026 Accounting
📍 Chatham-Kent