Senior Staff Accountant

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: May 17, 2026

Original job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join our team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and staff and join an organization that puts an emphasis on developing our people.

Your Primary Duties And Responsibilities Will Primarily Include

Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping and tax engagements
Plan and execute fieldwork assignments, including managing budget and resource needs
Lead engagement teams while coaching and mentoring junior team members
Prepare financial statements and corresponding notes
Prepare corporate tax returns
Apply knowledge of Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Develop and maintain relationships with client management including responding to client questions and queries
Involve appropriate firm personnel to ensure all aspects associated with the work have been properly addressed
Demonstrate technical competence in practice discipline, serve as a technical resource for staff and provide suggestions for resolving technical issues

A Successful Candidate Should Possess The Following Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant work experience in public accounting
Extensive knowledge of and experience working with Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Solid understanding of business, accounting, management and practice development principles
Ability to work under pressure, decisiveness, good judgement and common sense
Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel skills
Experience with the following software is an asset

Sage 50
QuickBooks
CCH TaxPrep
CaseWare

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bouris Wilson LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Do not hesitate to contact us if you require alternative arrangements to submit your application. Candidates with a disability requiring accommodation during the interview process should advise.

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Responsibilities

Conduct compilation, review, audit, bookkeeping, and tax engagements, including planning and executing fieldwork, managing budgets and resources, and preparing financial statements and corporate tax returns. Lead and mentor engagement teams, maintain client relationships, and provide technical accounting guidance while ensuring work is properly addressed.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and two to four years of relevant public accounting experience, with extensive knowledge of GAAP. Candidates should have strong business and accounting judgment, communication and problem-solving skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and familiarity with Sage 50, QuickBooks, CCH TaxPrep, or CaseWare considered an asset.

Skills

Compilation
Review
Auditing
Bookkeeping
Tax Preparation
Engagement Planning
Budget Management
Team Leadership
Coaching And Mentoring
Canadian GAAP
Technical Accounting
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Chartered Professional Accountant
CPA
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Canadian GAAP
Compilation
Review Engagements
Auditing
Bookkeeping
Tax Engagements
Corporate Tax Returns
Fieldwork
Budget Management
Resource Planning
Financial Statements
Engagement Team Leadership
Mentoring
Technical Accounting
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Sage 50
QuickBooks
CCH TaxPrep
CaseWare
Public Accounting

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