Senior Accountant – Public Practice

Location - Vaughan (HYBRID)

Role Overview

Join a well-established, highly regarded boutique public accounting firm offering true work-life balance, minimal seasonal overtime, and meaningful long-term succession pathways. We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to manage engagements for a dedicated portfolio of owner-managed businesses while working alongside an experienced, team-oriented team.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Statement Preparation: Draft and finalize Notice to Reader / Compilation Engagement financial statements in accordance with professional standards.

- Review Engagements: Support and contribute to review engagement files (prior exposure is an asset).

- Tax Compliance: Complete comprehensive tax filings across corporate (T2), personal (T1), partnership (T5013), and trust (T3) accounts.

- Working Papers & Documentation: Build thorough, high-quality year-end working paper files and supporting schedules.

- Client Portfolio Management: Serve as a direct point of contact for private enterprise owners, fielding accounting queries, gathering required records, and resolving tax matters.

- Engagement Execution: Monitor file milestones to ensure all client deliverables are executed with precision and delivered on schedule.

- Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with firm leadership, partners, and peers on diverse accounting assignments.

Technical Proficiencies

- Experience with CaseWare and CaseView is preferred.





- Proficiency in Taxprep (or equivalent professional tax software) is preferred.

- Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online is strongly valued, as it serves as the core bookkeeping platform for many of our clients.

Candidate Qualifications

- Credentials: CPA designation completed or near completion preferred.

- Experience: Multi-year track record within a Canadian public accounting practice.

- Core Competencies: Proven capability in compilation engagements, corporate tax compliance, and personal tax returns.

- Valued Additions: Prior exposure to review engagements, estate/trust filings, or partnership returns is an asset.

- Technical Knowledge: Strong command of ASPE and Canadian income tax legislation.

- Professional Skills: Proven ability to organize competing priorities, satisfy strict reporting deadlines, and communicate clearly and professionally with clients.

- Genuine Work-Life Balance: Exceptional hours with minimal overtime required, even during peak season.

- Hybrid Flexibility: A steady hybrid schedule featuring one remote day per week, complemented by situational flexibility.

- Career Trajectory: A clear runway for professional advancement, with genuine potential for partnership/succession.

- Firm Culture: A collegial, supportive workplace backed by a long-standing market reputation.

- Total Rewards: Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and complimentary on-site parking.

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