Senior Staff Accountant – Compilation & Tax

Public Practice, Vancouver Island, B.C. - Hybrid
$65,000–$90,000/year

Our public practice client is a respected CPA firm serving the North Island for over 50 years. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our team and work with a diverse group of long-standing clients.

Responsibilities:
Lead complex compilation engagements using CaseWare
Prepare T2, T1, and T3 tax returns
Review bookkeeping and junior staff work
Handle complex bookkeeping, GST/PST, and reconciliations
Assist with CRA requests, audits, and client advisory
Manage client files and deadlines independently

Qualifications:
3–5+ years of Canadian public practice experience
Accounting diploma or degree
CPA, final-stage CFE writer,



or experienced senior accounting technician
Strong CaseWare and Taxprep experience
Excellent technical, organizational, and communication skills

What we offer:
35-hour work week for 10 months of the year
Manageable 40-hour busy season during March/April
Paid overtime or time off in lieu
CPA support, exam leave, and professional dues
Hybrid work opportunities/Remote is an option for the right candidate
Comprehensive advantages
Career development
Part time considered for the right candidate

Join a firm where career growth and work-life balance can genuinely coexist.

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