C&P; Partners CPA is a boutique accounting firm serving entrepreneurs, privately held businesses, and individuals across the Greater Toronto Area. The firm provides comprehensive accounting, bookkeeping, corporate and personal tax, compliance, and advisory services. Our approach combines technical precision with practical business insight, allowing us to build long-term client relationships and support sustainable business growth.
The Opportunity C&P; Partners CPA is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage accounting and tax engagements for a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses and individual clients.
This is a hands-on role for a public accounting professional who is comfortable preparing year-end files, corporate and personal tax returns, reviewing financial information, communicating directly with clients, and managing multiple engagements through completion. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting and tax knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced boutique firm environment.
Key Responsibilities Accounting and Financial Reporting
Manage year-end accounting engagements for privately held businesses
Prepare compilation engagement files, financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules
Review general ledgers and identify required adjusting journal entries
Complete bank, credit card, payroll, intercompany, and balance-sheet reconciliations
Analyze financial information and investigate discrepancies
Support month-end and year-end closing processes
Complete bookkeeping clean-up and catch‑up engagements when required




Review bookkeeping and working papers prepared by junior team members
Tax and Compliance Prepare and review T1 personal, T2 corporate, and T3 trust income tax returns
Prepare GST/HST returns and other statutory filings
Prepare corporate tax provisions and supporting tax schedules
Identify tax‑planning opportunities and potential compliance concerns
Review Notices of Assessment and Reassessment
Assist with CRA correspondence, reviews, audits, and client inquiries
Ensure engagements comply with Canadian accounting and tax requirements
Client and Engagement Management Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients
Gather and assess financial documentation required to complete engagements
Communicate outstanding information, deadlines, and recommendations clearly
Manage multiple client files and ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule
Build trusted relationships with business owners and individual clients
Provide practical accounting, tax, and business guidance
Support the Managing Partner during tax season and on complex client matters
Qualifications Minimum four years of progressive accounting and tax experience within a Canadian public accounting or CPA firm




Strong experience preparing year-end compilation engagements and working-paper files
Hands‑on experience preparing Canadian T1, T2, and GST/HST returns
Robust understanding of Canadian accounting standards and tax compliance requirements
Experience managing client relationships and multiple engagements simultaneously
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or Desktop, Xero, Sage, or similar accounting software
Experience with TaxPrep, Profile, CaseWare, CaseView, or comparable tax and working-paper software
Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
CPA designation or active progress toward completion is preferred
Previous experience reviewing or mentoring junior accounting staff is an asset
Core Competencies Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to independently manage files from planning through completion
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Professional written and verbal communication
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines during tax and year‑end periods
Sound judgment and a high level of confidentiality
Collaborative, dependable, and client‑service oriented
Why Join C&P; Partners CPA Competitive salary of $80,000–$95,000
Exposure to diverse businesses, industries, and complex tax matters
Direct access to and mentorship from experienced CPAs
Meaningful client ownership and autonomy
Opportunities to mentor junior accounting professionals
Professional development and long‑term career growth

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📌 Senior Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 C&P Partners
📍 Ontario