Givens LLP Chartered Professional Accountants
is in search of a highly skilled
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT to join our growing team!

THE ORGANIZATION
We are growing, and we are looking for exceptional people who want to grow with us. The Senior Accountant role is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who takes ownership, builds trusted client relationships, and wants more than a job where they simply complete a checklist.

You will join an ambitious, supportive team, work with a wide range of owner-managed businesses, and play a key role in delivering accounting, tax, advisory, and cloud-based solutions. Depending on experience, strengths, and interests, you may also contribute to mentoring team members and helping clients improve their accounting processes and operations.

For 80 years, Givens LLP has helped Alberta entrepreneurs build stronger businesses. Today, we are growing our firm, expanding our services, and investing in the people who will help shape what comes next.

We move quickly, set a high standard, and care deeply about doing excellent work. You will be trusted with significant responsibility, supported by approachable leaders, and empowered to use your experience, judgment, and expertise to create value for clients and contribute to the continued growth of our firm.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Meaningful client relationships and the opportunity to become a trusted advisor

Exposure to multiple industries, accounting systems, and complex business challenges

Opportunities to mentor and support junior team members

A team-oriented team that values strong relationships, accountability, and results

A 37.5-hour work week, flexible hours, flex Fridays, hybrid work arrangements where appropriate, minimal tax-season overtime, and a flexible wellness benefits package

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Senior Accountant,



you will manage client engagements independently while supporting the development of team members. Responsibilities may include:

Prepare and review compilation engagements, year-end files, and financial statements

Prepare and review corporate and personal income tax returns

Analyze financial information, investigate discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues

Provide guidance and practical recommendations to clients on accounting, tax, and business matters

Work directly with owner-managed businesses to support their financial reporting and compliance needs

Review bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax filings, and month-end reporting

Use CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Excel, and other cloud tools to create accurate and efficient client workflows

Communicate directly with clients and teammates to obtain information, resolve issues, and keep work moving

Identify opportunities to improve client processes, controls, and accounting systems

Support and mentor junior accountants and accounting technicians

Manage priorities, budgets, deadlines, and client expectations while maintaining a high standard of quality

WHO WILL THRIVE HERE
We are looking for people who are humble, hungry, and people-smart:

Humble: You are open to feedback, willing to learn, and focused on the team rather than your ego.

Hungry: You take initiative, follow through, and look for the next way to add value.

People-smart: You communicate clearly, read the situation, and build trust with clients and coworkers.

You will also be successful if you:





Care about accuracy and take ownership of the quality of your work

Are organized, adaptable, and calm when priorities shift

Enjoy solving problems rather than waiting to be told every stepCan work independently while staying connected to the team

Enjoy mentoring others and contributing to team success

Want to build a long-term career in a growing, fast-paced professional firm

WHAT YOU BRING
REQUIRED:

A CPA designation, or equivalent public practice experience with demonstrated technical accounting and tax expertise

A minimum of 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in public practice

Experience preparing and reviewing compilation engagements and year-end files

Experience preparing corporate and personal income tax returns

Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles and tax requirements

Experience working directly with small-business and owner-managed clients

Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Sage, CaseWare, and TaxPrep

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

The ability to work in Canada

Strong assets, but not deal-breakers:

Experience reviewing staff work and mentoring junior team members

Experience with tax planning and advisory services

Experience improving accounting processes and cloud bookkeeping workflows

Experience working with owner-managed businesses across multiple industries

You do not need to check every box. If the role and our way of working sound like a strong fit, we want to hear from you.

Givens LLP is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and can provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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📌 Senior Accountant (Alberta)
🏢 Givens
📍 Alberta