Senior Accountant (Remote Public Practice Contract)

Senior Accountant or Manager (Remote Public Practice Contract)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to step in immediately and help manage a high volume of work. This is a fully remote contract opportunity (Mountain Time Zone) with an urgent start, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on file work and can hit the ground running. There is also longer-term potential to transition into partnership, but the immediate priority is supporting the team and reducing backlog.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:

• Step in quickly to prepare compilation engagements (primary focus)
• Review and provide quality control and practical guidance to junior staff on file work
• Support tax (T2) work and limited review engagements
• Assist with file preparation as needed to help clear backlog and meet tight timelines
• Handle a high volume of files efficiently and keep engagements moving to completion
• Communicate effectively with the owner on priorities, progress, and timelines

Your strengths include:

• Strong public practice experience with a focus on compilation and reviews
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
• High level of productivity, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and good professional judgment
• Experience with CaseWare and tax software (ProFile preferred)
• Comfortable working through complex or unclean client data
• Adaptable, self-directed, and solutions-oriented mindset