Job Summary

A&J; CPA is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our public accounting team.

The successful candidate will support a portfolio of clients with bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, tax preparation, reconciliations, and year-end work. This role is ideal for someone who is organized, comfortable working with multiple client files, and interested in developing broader experience within a CPA firm environment.

You will work closely with senior accountants and partners while gaining exposure to a variety of industries and accounting engagements.

Key Responsibilities

- Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger accounts for multiple clients.
- Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Process and review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Prepare adjusting entries, reconciliations, schedules, and supporting working papers.
- Assist with client payroll processing, including pay calculations, payroll remittances, Records of Employment, and year-end payroll reporting.
- Prepare T4, T4 Summary, T5, and other applicable information returns.
- Assist with the preparation of personal income tax returns (T1) and corporate income tax returns (T2).
- Prepare client files for year-end accounting and financial statement engagements.
- Assist with compilation, review, and audit engagements as required.
- Prepare financial schedules, spreadsheets, and supporting documentation for client files.
- Communicate with clients to obtain missing information and resolve routine accounting and payroll matters.
- Communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding client accounting, payroll, and tax matters when required.
- Review account balances and transactions to identify discrepancies and recommend necessary corrections.
- Maintain organized and complete electronic client files.




- Work closely with senior staff and partners to meet client deadlines and improve accounting processes.
- Perform other accounting, payroll, tax, and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably within a public accounting or qualified services environment.
- Strong understanding of bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and account reconciliation.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Experience preparing personal and/or corporate tax returns is an asset.
- Payroll processing experience and familiarity with Canadian payroll requirements are an asset.
- Exposure to audit, review, or compilation engagements is an asset.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial records.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple client files and competing deadlines.
- Robust written and verbal communication skills.

Software Skills
- Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and/or QuickBooks Online.
- Experience with CaseWare / CaseView is an asset.
- Experience with Canadian tax preparation software is an asset.
- Familiarity with Sage or Odoo is an asset.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

What We’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is reliable, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable taking ownership of assigned client work. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative CPA firm environment and developing experience across accounting, payroll, tax, and assurance services.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

- How many years of accounting or bookkeeping experience do you have?
- Do you have experience working in a public accounting or CPA firm?
- Do you have experience preparing T1 and/or T2 tax returns?
- Do you have experience with QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Online?

Work Location: In person

📌 Staff Accountant (Oakville)
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📍 Oakville