Title: Senior Staff Accountant - Assurance Employment Type: Full time Hybrid or Remote The Senior Staff Accountant Role Prepare and lead Review and Audit engagements from planning through completion. Preparation of compilation engagements and corporate tax returns Identify opportunities to improve client processes and recommend value-added accounting, tax, and business solutions to clients and internal team members. Maintain complete, organized, and accurate working paper files in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.

Accurately record billable time and assist with engagement planning and workflow management. Stay current with changes to accounting standards, tax legislation, and industry best practices through ongoing professional development. Contribute to firm initiatives, process improvements, and the promotion of a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

CPA DESIGNATION IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION, with membership in good standing with CPA Ontario. Minimum three years of recent public accounting experience with experience specific to participating in Review and Audit Engagements. Thorough knowledge of Canadian accounting and auditing standards as well as Canadian income tax legislation.

Experience with common accounting software such as: Caseware, CCH Tax Prep, QuickBooks and Sage 50 and MS Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to clients and colleagues. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

Starting as a one-person Firm in 2003, Rolland Vaive focused on using his extensive background in tax to provide creative and specialized advice to his clients. Today, VaAPC is a team of 30,



located in downtown Ottawa, that provides advisory services on complex matters, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. The Firm also provides financial statement preparation including audit and assurance services, bookkeeping and payroll support, and virtually anything else that our clients may need to run their businesses successfully.

Our unique advantage lies in being small enough to offer personalized training and ensuring that you receive individualized attention and mentorship as you navigate a new role, yet large enough to handle complex, challenging, and engaging work.

Flexible Work

Schedule- Enjoy adaptable work hours that support work-life balance.

Summer Fridays

Off- July and August Fridays off in lieu of tax season hours.

Hybrid Work

Model- A balanced approach that combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Professional Growth

Opportunities- Ongoing training and development to help you expand your skills and advance your career.

Weekly Catered

Lunches- Connect with your team over lunch on us once a week.

Workplace Office

Perks- Unlimited coffee, tea, sodas and snacks.

Engaging Team

Events- Regular all-inclusive staff events, including midday activities, sporting events, seasonal celebrations, and more, to keep our culture collaborative, social, and fun. Diversity and Inclusion At Vaive and Associates, we are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment Our hiring processes do not involve the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.

AI tools are permitted solely for administrative tasks, such as taking notes during interviews.

📌 Senior Accountant - Finance - Full Time (Ottawa)
🏢 Vaiveandassociates
📍 Ottawa