Accounting Manager

Our client is one of Canada’s largest accounting and consulting firms and they are currently facing a major growth period. They offer excellent company culture and set their employees up for a successful future as you will grow both professionally and personally. They offer excellent benefits, amazing growth options and an unbeatable work-life balance like no other firm has!

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prepare or review Notice to Reader engagements
• Complete or review compliance tax filings including T1s, T2s, T3s, T4s, and T5013s
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, marketable securities, AR/AP, accrued liabilities, corporate taxes, and intercompany transactions
• Complete payroll, Deductions at Source, and GST/QST/HST returns
• Handle government remittances/filings and year-end tax forms
• Perform month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Liaise with government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
• Review, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in financial entries and reports
• Identify issues and errors, propose solutions in collaboration with managers or engagement partners
• Respond professionally and promptly to client requests, questions, and concerns
• Complete assigned engagements within scope and budget
• Set up client files and assist with budget completion and administrative planning
• Manage project financials, including time budgets, WIPs, and timely billing
• Monitor file progress and support project coordination
• Ensure proper documentation is prepared and file procedures are followed
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members
• Review work completed by other team members to ensure quality and accuracy
• Provide constructive feedback to team members
• Liaise with clients, peers, and leadership with professionalism and clarity
• Contribute to improving internal work processes and systems
• Deliver technical expertise and high-quality deliverables across client work
• Think strategically by understanding client businesses and risk areas
• Perform other related duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Accounting major)
• CPA designation is an asset
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public accounting
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken & written)
• Experience preparing and reviewing T1s, T2s, T3s, T4s, and T5013s, with strong knowledge of both personal and corporate tax
• Strong understanding of payroll, bookkeeping, and recordkeeping practices on manual and computerized systems
• Solid grasp of business, accounting, management, and practice development principles
• Experience with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, ADP, QuickBooks, and Simply Accounting
• High computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Some travel may be required

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Location

A l e a d i n g f i r m i s h i r i n g a C h i e f L e g a l O p e r a t i o n s O f f i c e r t o o p t i m i z e a n d s c a l e i t s l e g a l d e p a r t m e n t . T h e r o l e i n c l u d e s m a n a g i n g l e g a l t e c h , s t r e a m l i n i n g w o r k f l o w s , a n d o v e r s e e i n g v e n d o r p a r t n e r s h i p s . Y o u ' l l l e a d b u d g e t i n g , p e r f o r m a n c e t r a c k i n g , a n d i n t e r d e p a r t m e n t a l c o l l a b o r a t i o n . I d e a l f o r s o m e o n e w i t h 1 0 + y e a r s i n l e g a l o p s a n d a p r o v e n r e c o r d o f s y s t e m s i m p r o v e m e n t . T h i s i s a s t r a t e g i c l e a d e r s h i p r o l e s h a p i n g h o w l e g a l s e r v i c e s a r e d e l i v e r e d a t s c a l e .