Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $94,000.00 Annually

Senior Staff Accountant | In Office, Hybrid or Remote | Public Accounting

Looking for your next prospect in public accounting? Join a firm recognized as a 2026 Southwestern Ontario Top Employer. At Ward & Uptigrove, we believe outstanding client service starts with a outstanding employee experience. We’re looking for a Senior Staff Accountant who wants meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and the support and flexibility to build a rewarding career.

What You Can Expect:
An open, approachable, and friendly workplace where colleagues enjoy connecting beyond their day-to-day work
Reasonable core hours and a condensed workweek option from July through December
Overtime converted into additional paid time off
Competitive compensation including group perks, RRSP contributions and a bonus plan
Build your expertisethrougha variety of challenging assignments, hands-on experience, mentoring,and formal education

What You’ll Be Doing:
Leadcompilation, review, and audit engagements from planning through to completion, based on your level of experience
Prepare complex financial statements and corporate tax returns
Review the work of junior team members and provide practical coaching




Build trusted relationships with clients and respond to their accounting needs
Collaborate directly with Partners on special projects
Identify opportunities to improve engagement quality and efficiency

What You’ll Bring:
At least three years of public accounting experience
CPA designation or active progress towards completion
Experience preparing compilation and review engagements
Knowledge of corporate tax preparation
Strong organizational, communication and client-service skills
The ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Nice to Have:
Experience leading audit engagements

Hybrid and/or remote arrangements are available based on the candidate’s experience, location and the needs of the role.

Base Salary Range: $75,000 - $94,000

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Artificial Intelligence will not be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.

Ward & Uptigrove is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required for the selection or interview process it will be available upon request. This job posting is available in an accessible format upon request.
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