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 prospect 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
Opportunity to develop technically
Explicit 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
Solid 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.

📌 Staff Accountant Burlington
🏢 Distinct | North America
📍 Burlington