The useful thing about working in a smaller CPA firm is that nobody has invented seventeen different departments to prevent you from seeing how the whole thing works.This Staff Accountant prospect is with an established Burlington CPA firm where you'll work across year-end accounting, tax and client files rather than being confined to one narrow area.You'll work closely with experienced accountants and Partners, deal directly with clients and gradually take greater ownership as your experience develops.Why this role stands out:Broad accounting and tax exposureDirect client interactionClose access to senior accountants and PartnersVaried privately owned client baseOpportunity to develop technicallyClear progression toward Senior AccountantWhat you'll be doing:Prepare year-end working paper filesPrepare corporate and personal tax returnsAssist with bookkeeping and adjusting entries where requiredPrepare financial statementsCommunicate directly with clientsFollow up on outstanding informationSupport senior team members on larger filesGradually take greater ownership of files as your experience developsWhat they're looking for:Previous Canadian public accounting experienceExperience preparing year-end filesCorporate and personal tax exposureStrong understanding of accounting fundamentalsComfortable communicating with clientsStrong organizational skillsDT Max / Dr Tax experience would be particularly valuableCaseWare, QuickBooks or similar software exposureCPA studies underway or an interest in pursuing the designation would be an advantageThis is an in-office position in Burlington, although there is flexibility around working hours.If you've reviewed this advert and are unsure whether to apply because you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Even if this role isn't the perfect fit, there's a good chance we'll have another opportunity that is.

📌 Staff Accountant (Burlington)
🏢 Distinct | North America
📍 Burlington