Permanent Full Time | Hybrid (two days per week in the office)
Competitive salary plus perks, generous time off, flex hours

Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located at Yonge and St. Clair in Midtown Toronto. For more than 60 years, we’ve helped businesses, professionals and organizations succeed through practical accounting, tax and advisory services.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced, full-time Senior Accountant to join our Assurance Team. The role focuses mainly on assurance, compilations, and tax engagements. This role will report directly to the team’s managers and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

Audit and review engagements, including:

Preparation and completion of planning documents and financial statements

Recognition of accounting issues and cooperation with the manager/partner to create solutions

Preparation of compilation engagements for owner-managed businesses in various industries

Prepare personal and corporate tax returns, related checklists and additional tax filings

Correspondence with clients, acquiring a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and proactively responding to and anticipating clients’ needs within approved budgets and timelines

Train junior staff and act as a mentor

Gain an appropriate level of personal and corporate tax knowledge

Maintain and develop knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and updates

Contribute to firm growth and community

Your Skills and Experience

Two years of senior experience in a public accounting practice

Experience working with mid-market businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurial clients is preferred

Dedication to client service excellence and a drive to understand the clients’ business and maintain good client relationships

Excellent time management skills, including the ability to multitask, manage, and meet tight deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication skills





Solid understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work in a team environment

Proficiency and knowledge of accounting software, including Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and Microsoft Office, including Excel

Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen
We believe a successful career in public accounting shouldn’t require giving up your life outside of work. Our team enjoys meaningful client work, professional growth, flexibility and benefits designed to provide additional time away from the office.

We offer:

Flex hours and a genuine commitment to work-life balance

Paid Fridays off in July and August

8 personal days in addition to vacation time

2 additional paid days during the winter holidays

2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance

Educational assistance and ongoing professional development

Coaching, mentorship and support from experienced leaders

Advancement opportunities as the firm continues to grow

“Dress for your day” flexibility

A modern cloud-based working environment using Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom, Copilot and other current technologies

Want to know what it’s actually like to work here? Visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and read reviews from members of the Stern Cohen team.

Ready for Your Next Step?
If this sounds like the kind of firm and role you’ve been looking for, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates whose experience closely match the role’s requirements will be contacted.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.

Oct 29, 2026 Assurance and Accounting Senior Accountant

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📌 Senior Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Stern Cohen
📍 Ontario