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 engagementsCorporate and personal tax exposureDirect client contactWork closely with Managers and PartnersOpportunity to review and develop junior staffVariety across owner-managed businesses and not-for-profitsExposure to accounting, tax planning and advisory workProgression toward Manager levelWhat you'll be doing:Take compilation and review engagements from planning through completionWork on audit engagements across a variety of industriesPrepare financial statements and year-end working papersPrepare corporate T2 and personal T1 tax returnsAssist with trust and other tax filingsIdentify accounting,



assurance and tax issues during engagementsDeal directly with clients throughout the fileRespond to CRA correspondence and information requestsAssist with tax planning for owner-managed businessesReview adjusting entries, reconciliations and supporting schedulesReview work prepared by junior accountantsCoach and support CPA students and less experienced staffManage several engagements and deadlines at the same timeWork directly with Managers and Partners on more complex mattersGradually take greater ownership of client relationshipsWhat they're looking for:3+ years of Canadian public accounting experienceStrong compilation and review engagement experienceAudit experience would be usefulExperience preparing T2 and T1 tax returnsStrong understanding of ASPEASNPO experience would be an assetComfortable dealing directly with clientsCPA designation or actively progressing toward completionSome experience reviewing or mentoring junior staff would be usefulCaseWare experience advantageousAble to manage multiple files without needing somebody to chase you for each one

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