Job Description
Job Description
Staff Accountant / CPA Candidate
Mike Holloway CPA Professional Corporation
Public Accounting Firm | Downtown Brampton
Mike Holloway CPA Professional Corporation is a well-established and growing CPA firm serving owner-managed businesses, professionals, and individuals across the GTA. As part of our continued evolution and long-term growth strategy, we are expanding our team and seeking a Staff Accountant / CPA Candidate who is eager to build a long-term career in public accounting.
This role is ideal for a CPA student or pre-approved program candidate looking for hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clearly defined path for professional advancement within a growing firm.
Why Join Mike Holloway CPA Professional Corporation?
- Exposure to full-cycle public accounting : bookkeeping, financial statements, and taxation
- Direct mentorship from senior accountants and firm leadership
- A collaborative, supportive environment that values learning and professional development
- A growing firm with increasing client complexity and advancement opportunities
- Practical experience aligned with CPA competency development requirements
- Stable core hours with compensated overtime during peak periods
Role Overview
As a Staff Accountant, you will work closely with senior team members across a diverse client portfolio. You will gain progressive responsibility as your skills and experience develops, making this role well-suited for candidates pursuing the CPA designation.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations for corporate and professional clientsPreparation of financial statements, including :Compilation engagements
Review engagementsAudit support assignmentsPreparation of corporate income tax returns (T2)Preparation of personal income tax returns (T1)Assisting with client inquiries and file documentationSupporting internal administrative and operational processes as neededCPA Candidate & Career Progression Pathway
The firm is committed to developing talent internally. This role is structured with a clear progression path :
Level : Staff Accountant / CPA Candidate
Typical Timeframe
: Entry – 2 yearsRole Focus : Technical foundation & exposure
Key Responsibilities :
Bookkeeping and bank reconciliationsPreparation of compilation financial statementsCorporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returnsAudit and review engagement supportWorking paper preparation and documentationCPA Development :
CPA PEP competency developmentRegular technical feedback and coachingExposure aligned with CPA practical experience requirementsLevel : Senior Accountant
Typical Timeframe
: 2 – 4 yearsRole Focus : File ownership & client interaction
Key Responsibilities :
Lead preparation of complex filesReview junior staff workDirect client communicationComplex tax and assurance engagementsTraining and mentoring junior team membersAdvanced CPA competency developmentIncreased professional judgmentLeadership and supervision experienceCPA Development : Manager-level opportunities will arise as the firm continues to grow, with advancement based on performance, experience, and demonstrated leadership. The firm is committed to developing and promoting talent internally.
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 2 years of accounting or related experience (public accounting preferred)Currently enrolled in, or planning to enroll in, the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP)Strong understanding of Canadian GAAPDetail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skillsExcellent written and verbal English communication skillsExperience with CaseWare is an assetA collaborative mindset and desire to grow within a CPA firmWorking Environment & Schedule
Standard hours : 9 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM , with a 1-hour lunch (7-hour workday)During personal tax season (mid-February to April 30), work is fast-paced with paid overtime opportunitiesOffice is a modern open-concept loft in a heritage building; proximity to train tracks means occasional background noiseCompensation
$20 – $30 per hour , commensurate with experience, education, and CPA progression