Senior Accountant – Public Practice, Vaughan (Hybrid)

Senior Accountant - Public Practice

Location - Vaughan (HYBRID)

Role Overview

Join a well-established, highly regarded boutique public accounting firm offering true work-life balance, minimal seasonal overtime, and meaningful long-term succession pathways. We are seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to manage engagements for a dedicated portfolio of owner-managed businesses while working alongside an experienced, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Statement Preparation: Draft and finalize Notice to Reader / Compilation Engagement financial statements in accordance with professional standards.

• Review Engagements: Support and contribute to review engagement files (prior exposure is an asset).

• Tax Compliance: Complete comprehensive tax filings across corporate (T2), personal (T1), partnership (T5013), and trust (T3) accounts.

• Working Papers & Documentation: Build thorough, high-quality year-end working paper files and supporting schedules.

• Client Portfolio Management: Serve as a direct point of contact for private enterprise owners, fielding accounting queries, gathering required records, and resolving tax matters.

• Engagement Execution: Monitor file milestones to ensure all client deliverables are executed with precision and delivered on schedule.

• Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with firm leadership, partners, and peers on diverse accounting assignments.

Technical Proficiencies

• Experience with CaseWare and CaseView is preferred.

• Proficiency in Taxprep (or equivalent professional tax software) is preferred.

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks Online is strongly valued, as it serves as the core bookkeeping platform for many of our clients.

Candidate Qualifications

• Credentials: CPA designation completed or near completion preferred.

• Experience: Multi-year track record within a Canadian public accounting practice.

• Core Competencies: Proven capability in compilation engagements, corporate tax compliance, and personal tax returns.

• Valued Additions: Prior exposure to review engagements, estate/trust filings, or partnership returns is an asset.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of ASPE and Canadian income tax legislation.

• Professional Skills: Proven ability to organize competing priorities, satisfy strict reporting deadlines, and communicate clearly and professionally with clients.

• Genuine Work-Life Balance: Exceptional hours with minimal overtime required, even during peak season.

• Hybrid Flexibility: A steady hybrid schedule featuring one remote day per week, complemented by situational flexibility.

• Career Trajectory: A clear runway for professional advancement, with genuine potential for partnership/succession.

• Firm Culture: A collegial, supportive workplace backed by a long-standing market reputation.

• Total Rewards: Competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and complimentary on-site parking.