Assurance & Accounting - Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Associate

Assurance and Accounting

Full Time

Richmond Hill Ontario

About the Opportunity

Our client is a rapidly growing public accounting firm based in Richmond Hill with a strong reputation for delivering high quality assurance, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse and sophisticated client base. Their continued growth has created an opportunity for experienced Senior Associates to join the Assurance team and work closely with Managers and Partners on complex and rewarding engagements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands on assurance work, values mentorship and career development, and wants to be part of a firm that is investing in its people and long term leadership pipeline.

The Role

As a Senior Associate in Assurance and Accounting, you will be involved in audit and review engagements from planning through completion while also supporting a range of tax compliance work. You will work directly with clients across multiple industries and play an active role in mentoring junior staff.

The position is primarily in office, with the expectation of five days onsite during busy season and the opportunity for limited work from home flexibility following probation.

Key Responsibilities

Execute audit and review engagements from planning through completion

Prepare and review working paper files, financial statements, and related documentation in CaseWare

Prepare corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns including related schedules and filings

Assist with risk assessments, materiality calculations, and engagement planning

Apply professional accounting and assurance standards across client files

Provide guidance and on the job coaching to junior staff members

Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality

Communicate directly with clients and internal teams to ensure smooth engagement delivery

Stay current on accounting standards, assurance requirements, and tax legislation

About You

CPA designation required

Two to three years of Canadian public accounting experience

Strong experience with audit and review engagements

Working knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, and other applicable frameworks

Experience with tax compliance including corporate and personal returns

Proficiency with CaseWare and Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 based on experience

Annual performance bonus

Three plus weeks of vacation

Education and professional development support

Clear path for growth and advancement within the firm

Exposure to complex and interesting clients across multiple industries

Supportive team culture with strong mentorship

If you are a public accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that values growth, quality, and people, this is an excellent opportunity to explore.