Are you an experienced public practice professional looking for a manager role with meaningful technical work, trusted client relationships, and more time for life outside the office?

Kennedy CPA is seeking a full-time Accounting Manager to join our team.

About the firm

Kennedy CPA is a local professional accounting firm serving small businesses throughout Alberta. Professionalism, competence, and trustworthiness guide how we work and how we serve every client. Our firm offers a flexible hybrid environment supported by cloud accounting technology, with a deliberate focus on sustainable workloads and genuine work-life balance.

We keep corporate events limited so our team can spend more time with family and on the activities that matter to them. As a manager, you will work closely with the firm’s leadership, guide engagement quality, support team development, and help deliver thoughtful accounting and tax solutions to owner-managed businesses.

Role and Responsibilities

Accounting Manager

· Primarily review compilation, review, and audit engagement files, including working papers, financial statements, journal entries, and supporting documentation.

· Review corporate and personal income tax returns, information slips, and related compliance filings.

· Prepare selected technical or complex engagements where manager-level involvement is appropriate.

· Identify accounting, assurance, and tax issues; research and document practical solutions; and escalate significant matters to the firm’s leadership.

· Manage engagement workflow, priorities, deadlines,



and budgets across a portfolio of clients.

· Provide clear review notes, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting staff.

· Communicate directly with clients to gather information, explain results, resolve questions, and support strong long-term relationships.

· Support quality control, standardized processes, and the effective use of cloud accounting and paperless workflow tools.

· Assist with client onboarding, practice development, and other firm initiatives as required.

Skills and Experience

· Strong public practice experience with compilation, review and audit engagements.

· Sound knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, financial statement presentation, and corporate and personal tax compliance.

· Demonstrated ability to review engagement files, exercise professional judgment, and resolve technical issues.

· Experience managing multiple files, deadlines, and competing priorities.

· Clear written and verbal communication and a practical, service-focused approach with clients.

· Ability to coach and support team members through constructive review feedback.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, CaseWare or comparable engagement software, and tax preparation software.





· Experience with cloud accounting platforms such as QuickBooks Online, and comfort working in a paperless environment.

· Strong attention to detail, organization, initiative, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

· Canadian CPA designation.

· At least two years of post-designation public practice experience.

· Experience reviewing compilation, review, and audit engagements.

· Previous experience supervising, mentoring, coaching, or managing accounting staff is preferred.

Salary

· $90,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

· A sustainable approach to work-life balance, with fewer corporate events and more time available for family and personal priorities.

· Flexible hybrid work arrangements.

· Modern, cloud-based accounting software and paperless workflows.

· Referral fees for eligible current work brought to the firm.

· Additional discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual contribution and firm performance.

· Career development, in-house training, and support for continued technical growth.

· Employee benefits.

· Firm-provided computer and technology required for the role.

· Professional dues paid by the firm.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Kennedy CPA, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- In office parking
- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T5R 1B3

📌 Accounting Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Kennedy
📍 Edmonton