The useful thing about working in a smaller CPA firm is that nobody has invented seventeen different departments to prevent you from seeing how the whole thing works.

This Staff Accountant opportunity is with an established Burlington CPA firm where you’ll work across year-end accounting, tax and client files rather than being confined to one narrow area.

You’ll work closely with experienced accountants and Partners, deal directly with clients and gradually take greater ownership as your experience develops.

Why this role stands out:

Broad accounting and tax exposure

Direct client interaction

Close access to senior accountants and Partners

Varied privately owned client base

Chance to develop technically

Clear progression toward Senior Accountant

What you’ll be doing:

Prepare year-end working paper files

Prepare corporate and personal tax returns

Assist with bookkeeping and adjusting entries where required

Prepare financial statements

Communicate directly with clients

Follow up on outstanding information

Support senior team members on larger files





Gradually take greater ownership of files as your experience develops

What they’re looking for:

Previous Canadian public accounting experience

Experience preparing year-end files

Corporate and personal tax exposure

Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals

Comfortable communicating with clients

Strong organizational skills

DT Max / Dr Tax experience would be particularly valuable

CaseWare, QuickBooks or similar software exposure

CPA studies underway or an interest in pursuing the designation would be an advantage

This is an in-office position in Burlington, although there is flexibility around working hours.

If you’ve reviewed this advert and are unsure whether to apply because you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, there’s a good chance we’ll have another opportunity that is.

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📌 Staff Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Distinct | North America
📍 Ontario