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Staff Accountant / CPA CandidateMike Holloway CPA Professional Corporation • Brampton, ON, Canada
Staff Accountant / CPA Candidate

Staff Accountant / CPA Candidate

Mike Holloway CPA Professional Corporation • Brampton, ON, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 clients
  • Preparation of financial statements, including :
  • Compilation engagements

  • Review engagements
  • Audit support assignments
  • Preparation of corporate income tax returns (T2)
  • Preparation of personal income tax returns (T1)
  • Assisting with client inquiries and file documentation
  • Supporting internal administrative and operational processes as needed
  • CPA 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 years
  • Role Focus : Technical foundation & exposure

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
  • Preparation of compilation financial statements
  • Corporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returns
  • Audit and review engagement support
  • Working paper preparation and documentation
  • CPA Development :

  • CPA PEP competency development
  • Regular technical feedback and coaching
  • Exposure aligned with CPA practical experience requirements
  • Level : Senior Accountant

    Typical Timeframe

  • : 2 – 4 years
  • Role Focus : File ownership & client interaction

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead preparation of complex files
  • Review junior staff work
  • Direct client communication
  • Complex tax and assurance engagements
  • Training and mentoring junior team members
  • Advanced CPA competency development
  • Increased professional judgment
  • Leadership and supervision experience
  • CPA 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 GAAP
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
  • Experience with CaseWare is an asset
  • A collaborative mindset and desire to grow within a CPA firm
  • Working 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 opportunities
  • Office is a modern open-concept loft in a heritage building; proximity to train tracks means occasional background noise
  • Compensation

  • $20 – $30 per hour , commensurate with experience, education, and CPA progression
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