Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary: CAD $60,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and seniority
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Accounting / CPA Firm
Experience Level: Senior Accountant preferred; Associates and Managers also considered
CPA Status: Licensed CPAs and CPA candidates welcome
Work Model: Mostly Onsite

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established CPA firm in Ottawa, Ontario , seeking a talented Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a background in Canadian public accounting , particularly assurance, compilation engagements and financial statement preparation.

While the firm's immediate priority is to hire at the Senior Accountant level , applications from experienced Associates and Accounting or Assurance Managers will also be considered.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a variety of client engagements, develop their technical expertise and continue progressing within public practice.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and seniority, responsibilities may include:

- Prepare and review compilation engagement financial statements and supporting working papers.

- Participate in assurance engagements, including review and audit assignments.

- Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Canadian accounting standards.

- Complete account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries and year-end working papers.





- Review client accounting records and identify required adjustments.

- Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.

- Assist with engagement planning, execution and completion.

- Identify accounting and financial reporting issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

- Manage assigned deadlines and maintain accurate engagement documentation.

- At Senior or Manager level, review junior staff work and provide guidance and mentorship.

- Collaborate with Partners and colleagues to deliver high-quality client service.

Requirements

- Previous experience in a Canadian public accounting firm .

- Practical experience in assurance engagements, compilation engagements or public practice accounting.

- Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and Canadian accounting principles.

- Experience preparing year-end working papers, reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

- Comfortable working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues.

Preferred Experience:





- Compilation engagements and Notice to Reader financial statements.

- Review engagements and external audit assignments.

- ASPE and applicable Canadian assurance standards.

- CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

- Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants.

Qualifications

- CPA designation is welcomed but not mandatory .

- Candidates currently pursuing their CPA designation will be considered.

- Relevant accounting education and practical public accounting experience are important.

- Applicants at Associate, Senior Accountant and Manager levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Career Development

- Salary: CAD $60,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and the level of appointment.

- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

- Exposure to a range of assurance, compilation and accounting engagements.

- Opportunity to work with experienced accounting professionals.

- Benefits and additional perks: (TO BE CONFIRMED)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role is particularly well suited to a public accounting qualified looking to build a long-term career in an Ottawa CPA firm.

Whether you're a CPA candidate ready to step into a Senior Accountant role, an experienced Senior seeking progression, or an Assurance / Accounting Manager exploring a new opportunity , we'd be interested in hearing from you.

The firm is open to candidates who can join during 2026.

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📌 Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation (Ottawa)
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