We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team in Mississauga, Ontario. This position is suited to someone who brings hands-on experience in Canadian public practice and is comfortable handling bookkeeping, tax preparation, and year-end accounting work with minimal day-to-day direction. The successful candidate will support a range of client files while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and delivering dependable financial reporting and compliance support.

Responsibilities:

- Manage complete bookkeeping activities for client accounts, including maintaining accurate financial records and processing routine transactions.
- Perform regular reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
- Prepare T1 personal income tax returns with attention to current tax rules and supporting documentation requirements.
- Complete T2 corporate tax filings for a variety of clients in accordance with Canadian tax regulations and reporting timelines.
- Assemble year-end working paper files and assist in producing financial statements that are organized, accurate, and ready for review.
- Support indirect tax and regulatory filing obligations, including sales tax submissions and related compliance requirements.
- Use QuickBooks and Canadian tax software to maintain client records, prepare filings, and streamline file completion.
- Work independently across ongoing bookkeeping and tax assignments while managing multiple deadlines in a public accounting environment.
- At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
- Practical knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping,



including account maintenance and transaction processing.
- Proven ability to complete bank and credit card reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
- Experience preparing both T1 personal tax returns and T2 corporate tax returns.
- Familiarity with year-end file preparation and financial statement support.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks and Canadian tax preparation software.
- Working knowledge of HST filings and general Canadian tax compliance requirements.

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📌 Staff Accountant (Mississauga)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Mississauga