Build your career with a local firm where relationships matter.Enso Accounting & Tax is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Duncan, BC.

We are a family-run CPA firm with deep roots in the Cowichan Valley, serving individuals and businesses across Vancouver Island and beyond. We combine practical accounting and tax advice with approachable, personal service—and we’re looking for someone who shares that approach.

This role is a valuable fit for an accountant who enjoys working with small businesses, takes pride in accurate work, and wants to be an active part of a small team.

What you’ll do

- Prepare compilation engagement files, financial statements, supporting working papers, and year-end adjusting entries.
- Prepare corporate income tax returns and related schedules.
- Prepare personal income tax returns for individuals, business owners, and self-employed clients.
- Review bookkeeping records, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
- Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and explain accounting and tax matters clearly.
- Assist with CRA correspondence and routine tax inquiries.
- Identify accounting and tax issues for discussion with the partners.
- Manage multiple client files and deadlines while maintaining thorough documentation.
- Work closely with our accountants and bookkeepers to deliver timely, consistent client service.

What you bring




- Experience in Canadian public practice, including compilation engagements and corporate and personal tax preparation.
- A CPA designation, or equivalent practical experience supported by a strong accounting background.
- The ability to move year-end files forward independently and recognize when to ask questions.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality.
- Clear, friendly communication and a practical approach to solving problems.
- Confidence using accounting and tax software, along with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organization and the ability to balance competing priorities during busy periods.
- A willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to a small office.

What we offer
- An annual salary starting at $100,000.
- All CPA dues and professional development costs covered by the firm.
- A health spending account that can be used toward a wide variety of eligible medical practitioners and treatments.
- Direct access to experienced partners and CPAs.
- Varied accounting and tax work across a range of clients and industries.
- The opportunity to build ongoing client relationships and see the impact of your work.
- A local, family-run firm where you can contribute ideas and take ownership of your work.
- An office in Duncan, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley.

📌 Staff Accountant (Duncan)
🏢 ENSO Accounting & Tax
📍 Duncan