Senior Accountant

About the Opportunity

• Lead and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements, including associated tax work
• Handle complex engagement areas and prepare both personal and corporate income tax returns
• Ensure appropriate completion of tax checklists and supporting documentation
• Oversee file completion and review work prepared by junior and intermediate team members
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical support to developing staff
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with client contacts
• Address inquiries and requests from clients and leadership in a timely and professional manner
• Manage engagements from planning through finalization, ensuring deadlines are met
• Apply relevant accounting and assurance standards with appropriate judgment
• Supervise and support team members while contributing to overall engagement success
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of IFRS, ASPE, and CAS through ongoing professional development

• CPA designation completed or nearing completion
• Post-secondary degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum four years of public accounting experience with exposure to audit and tax
• Strong working knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, and CAS, including complex engagement areas
• Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to supporting team objectives
• High attention to detail and dedication to quality work
• Client-focused approach with developing advisory capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and project management abilities, including managing multiple concurrent engagements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and common accounting/tax software platforms

Pay Range:
$78,000 - $85,000 per year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.