Senior Accountant (CPA) – Public Accounting Firm (Midtown Toronto)

Location: Yonge & Eglinton | Full-Time

ABOUT US

Established in 1990, our midtown Toronto accounting firm, conveniently located at Yonge & Eglinton, provides accounting, taxation, compilation, and tax planning services to individuals, owner-managed businesses, trusts, and estates.

We pride ourselves on building long-standing client relationships and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with a CPA designation and 10+ years of public accounting experience to join our team.

The successful candidate will independently manage a diverse portfolio of client engagements, including personal and corporate tax returns, compilation engagements, financial statements, trust and estate returns, and tax planning. Working closely with the partners, you will provide practical tax and accounting advice, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure files are completed accurately and within established deadlines.

This role is well suited to a confident, detail-oriented professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage complex files independently while supporting the broader team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage a portfolio of client engagements, overseeing files from initial document collection through preparation, completion, and delivery.
- Prepare (T1) and corporate (T2) income tax returns, including complex tax matters.
- Prepare trust and estate (T3) tax returns, including related tax filings and compliance requirements.
- Prepare compilation engagement files, financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules for owner-managed businesses.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries, year-end adjustments, and account reconciliations.
- Prepare HST filings,



T4 and T5 information returns, and other related tax filings.
- Identify tax planning opportunities and provide practical recommendations to clients and partners.
- Respond to CRA reviews, requests for information, notices, and assessments, and assist with preparing responses and supporting documentation.
- Communicate directly with clients to request documentation, address inquiries, explain tax matters, and provide updates on engagements.
- Provide technical guidance and support to accounting staff, as required.
- Work closely with partners and team members to manage workflow, prioritize deadlines, and ensure engagements are completed efficiently.
- Assist with general administrative and practice-related duties, including client correspondence, file maintenance, and other tasks required to support the firm's daily operations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

- CPA designation required.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting, with demonstrated experience independently managing client engagements.
- Strong technical knowledge of Canadian personal (T1) and corporate (T2) taxation, including complex tax matters.
- Experience preparing trust and estate (T3) returns and handling related tax compliance matters.
- Extensive experience with compilation engagements, financial statements, year-end working papers, and adjusting entries.
- Strong understanding of Canadian tax compliance, including HST, T4, and T5 filings.
- Experience handling CRA reviews, information requests, and client tax inquiries.




- Experience with tax planning for individuals and owner-managed businesses.
- Proficiency in CaseWare, Profile and/or TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and sound professional judgment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple files and competing deadlines independently.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
- Flexibility to work paid overtime during the busy tax season in March and April.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING WITH US

- Professional autonomy: Take ownership of client engagements and work directly with partners and clients.
- Collaborative environment: Join a close-knit team that values teamwork, professional respect, and mutual support.
- Work-life balance: Enjoy a Monday-to-Friday work setting, with paid overtime during our busy tax season in March and April.
- Summer Fridays: Enjoy Fridays off in July and August to relax and recharge.
- Health spending account: Access a health spending account to support your personal and family wellness needs.
- Established, stable firm: Join a firm that has proudly served clients since 1990 and values long-term relationships with clients and staff.
- Convenient location: Our midtown Toronto office is steps from Yonge & Eglinton, close to transit, cafés, and restaurants.

TO APPLY Please submit your resume outlining your experience and qualifications.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

- How many years of personal and corporate experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

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