Senior Accountant - Firm (Contract)Role: Senior Accountant - Firm (13 Month - Contract)Duration: 13-month contractWork Model: OnsiteLocation: Oakville, ONPosition OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support their team. This role is ideal for someone with recent public practice experience who can confidently manage files independently and contribute across financial reporting, assurance, and tax engagements. The successful candidate will work with a diverse client base while partnering closely with firm leadership to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare year-end files, including working paper packages, account analysis, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.Assist with assurance engagements through planning, testing, analysis, and completion of engagement files.Prepare corporate, personal, trust, and other tax filings while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.Manage a portfolio of client engagements and maintain regular communication throughout the engagement cycle.Investigate and resolve accounting-related matters, escalating complex issues when appropriate.Support and review the work of junior team members, providing guidance and feedback as needed.Monitor deadlines across multiple engagements and ensure timely completion of deliverables.Research technical accounting and tax matters and apply findings to client situations.Contribute to operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve processes and workflow.QualificationsCPA designation or equivalent professional accounting credential required.Recent public accounting experience required.Robust background in financial statement preparation, assurance engagements,



and tax compliance.Ability to manage engagements independently with limited supervision.Experience working directly with clients and presenting solutions to accounting-related matters.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Prior experience reviewing or mentoring junior staff is considered an asset.Exposure to current accounting and assurance standards through recent public practice experience.Interested?If you are a designated accounting professional with recent public practice experience and are interested in a long-term contract opportunity, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.Questions? Call your local office at 1.(phone hidden). All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking "Apply," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.

📌 Senior Accountant - Firm (Mississauga)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Mississauga