One of the advantages of working for a smaller CPA firm is that eventually people stop asking you to prepare one section of the file and start trusting you with the whole thing.
That’s really what this prospect is about.
You’ll join an established CPA firm in Kitchener, working across owner-managed businesses, privately held companies and not-for-profit organizations. The work is deliberately broad, so you won’t have to choose between becoming “the audit person” or “the tax person” quite yet.
Why consider it: Broad mix of compilation, review and audit engagements
Corporate and personal tax exposure
Direct client contact
Work closely with Managers and Partners
Opportunity to review and develop junior staff
Variety across owner-managed businesses and not-for-profits
Exposure to accounting, tax planning and advisory work
Progression toward Manager level
What you’ll be doing: Take compilation and review engagements from planning through completion
Work on audit engagements across a variety of industries
Prepare financial statements and year-end working papers
Prepare corporate T2 and personal T1 tax returns
Assist with trust and other tax filings
Identify accounting,



assurance and tax issues during engagements
Deal directly with clients throughout the file
Respond to CRA correspondence and information requests
Assist with tax planning for owner-managed businesses
Review adjusting entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules
Review work prepared by junior accountants
Coach and support CPA students and less experienced staff
Manage several engagements and deadlines at the same time
Work directly with Managers and Partners on more complex matters
Gradually take greater ownership of client relationships
What they’re looking for: 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
Strong compilation and review engagement experience
Audit experience would be useful
Experience preparing T2 and T1 tax returns
Strong understanding of ASPE
ASNPO experience would be an asset
Comfortable dealing directly with clients
CPA designation or actively progressing toward completion
Some experience reviewing or mentoring junior staff would be useful
CaseWare experience advantageous
Able to manage multiple files without needing somebody to chase you for each one

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📌 Senior Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Distinct | North America
📍 Ontario