Senior Accountant - Quality
Compensation:Range $75,000 - $85,000/year
Overview
Smythe LLP is seeking anAudit Quality Specialistto support our Assurance practice inmaintaininghigh standardsof quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone with a strong audit foundation who enjoys technical research, process improvement, and collaborating with teams across the firm.
Working closely with partners, managers, and engagement teams, you will help support the firm’s quality management processes, contribute to internal training and guidance materials, andassistwith monitoring compliance with professional standards and internal policies.
Our Firm
Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Langley. Since 1980, Smythe hasassistedclients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation,insolvencyand advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-ownedand non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries.Smythe is also a member ofAllinialGlobal, one of the largest international accounting networks.
The firm’s diverse teamcomprisesover 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together toachieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providingexpertiseand delivering enduring value to our clients.
The Prospect
This isa great opportunityfor an assurance professional looking to move into a more specialized and technical role within public practice. You will gain exposure to firm-wide initiatives, auditmethodology, quality management processes, and professional standards while working alongside experienced leaders across the Assurance group.
The role offers variety, visibility, and the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that directly support engagement quality and the continued growth of the firm.
Your day-to-day




Support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the firm’s quality management processes and internal policies
Assistwith internal file inspections and quality review procedures
Help develop andmaintaintemplates, guidance documents, and technical resources for Assurance teams
Support engagement teams with auditmethodologyand compliance-related questions
Monitor updates to accounting and assurance standards andassistwith communicating changes internally
Assistwith the preparation and delivery of internal training sessions and technical presentations
Identifyopportunities to improve processes, consistency, and efficiency across the practice
Participate in special projects and firm-wide quality initiatives
Collaborate with partners, managers, and staff across multiple service areas
Whatwe’relooking for
CPA designation or working toward completion of the CPA program
3to 5 years of public practice audit or assurance experience
Strong understanding of Auditing Standards and financial reporting frameworks(such as ASPE,ASNPO, ASPP, andIFRS)
Interest in audit quality, professional standards, technical research, and process improvement
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams
Experience with CaseWare and auditmethodologytools is considered an asset
What Smythe offers
At Smythe, we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package that accurately reflects our people’s values and ambitions. We prioritize professional development and have fostered a dynamic and progressive work culture.As a firm, our focusis on collaboration and building personal relationships with clients,mentorsand peers. Learn more about what you can expect from Life at Smythe by visiting our website (www.smythecpa.com) and following us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (Smythe LLP).

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