Location: North York / GTA, Ontario
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 3 years
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
About the Role
We are a growing accounting and tax advisory firm serving individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs, and privately held businesses across the GTA, with a significant Chinese-speaking client base. We're looking for a Senior Accountant with Canadian public accounting experience who can independently manage accounting and tax files, communicate confidently with clients, and take ownership of assignments from start to finish - someone who wants to grow beyond compliance work into strong Canadian tax and planning expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare T1 and T2 returns
- Prepare year-end financial statements and working papers
- Handle compilation engagements and corporate accounting files
- Perform account reconciliations and adjusting entries
- Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting and tax matters
- Assist with CRA correspondence, notices, and reassessments
Qualifications
Required:
- 3 years of experience in a Canadian public accounting / CPA firm
- Hands-on experience with T1 and T2 preparation
- Experience working directly with small and medium-sized business clients
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple files
Preferred:
- Experience with TaxCycle, CaseWare and/or QuickBooks
- Strong English communication skills
- Compilation engagement experience
- Chinese language skills (to support our Chinese-speaking client base)
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is more than a “file preparer.”
The ideal candidate is technically strong, commercially minded, client-focused, and able to think beyond the numbers.
If you have solid Canadian public accounting experience and are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your Canadian public accounting experience.
