Senior Staff Accountant | In Office, Hybrid or Remote | Public Accounting

Looking for your next opportunity in public accounting? Join a firm recognized as a 2026 Southwestern Ontario Top Employer. At Ward & Uptigrove, we believe great client service starts with a great employee experience. We’re looking for a Senior Staff Accountant who wants meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the support and flexibility to build a rewarding career.

What You Can Expect:

- An open, approachable, and friendly workplace where colleagues enjoy connecting beyond their day-to-day work
- Reasonable core hours and a condensed workweek option from July through December
- Overtime converted into additional paid time off
- Competitive compensation including group advantages, RRSP contributions and a bonus plan
- Build your expertise through a variety of challenging assignments, hands-on experience, mentoring, and formal education

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Lead compilation, review, and audit engagements from planning through to completion, based on your level of experience
- Prepare complex financial statements and corporate tax returns
- Review the work of junior team members and provide practical coaching




- Build trusted relationships with clients and respond to their accounting needs
- Collaborate directly with Partners on special projects
- Identify opportunities to improve engagement quality and efficiency

What You’ll Bring:

- At least three years of public accounting experience
- CPA designation or active progress towards completion
- Experience preparing compilation and review engagements
- Knowledge of corporate tax preparation
- Strong organizational, communication and client-service skills
- The ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Nice to Have:

- Experience leading audit engagements

Hybrid and/or remote arrangements are available based on the candidate’s experience, location and the needs of the role. Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $94,000

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

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Ward & Uptigrove is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required for the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.

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