Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant | $80,000–$100,000 | Richmond Hill (Hybrid)

There's a point in your accounting career where the quality of the experience matters more than the number of files you're completing.

Another hundred corporate tax returns won't necessarily make you a better accountant. Understanding the decisions behind those returns probably will.

This Senior Accountant opportunity is with a growing independent CPA firm in Richmond Hill, with over 100 professionals, 13 Partners and membership of an international accounting network.

The firm has developed considerably over the past decade, building specialist practices in corporate taxation, business valuations, forensic accounting, litigation support and advisory.

You'll work with privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, investment companies and professional corporations, gaining exposure to accounting and tax matters that go well beyond routine compliance.

Why consider it:

• $80,000–$100,000 salary
• Hybrid working (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
• Growing independent CPA firm with over 100 professionals
• Access to specialist tax, valuation and advisory teams
• International network membership and technical resources
• Varied privately held business and investment clients
• Direct involvement with experienced Partners
• Opportunities for career development and progression

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare compilation engagements, financial statements and year-end working papers
• Prepare T1 personal, T2 corporate and other applicable tax returns
• Work with owner-managed businesses, investment companies and professional corporations
• Assist with corporate tax planning and more complex accounting matters
• Manage client files and resolve accounting and tax queries
• Communicate directly with clients and Partners
• Review and support junior accountants where appropriate

What they're looking for:

• 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience within a CPA firm
• Strong compilation, financial statement and Canadian tax experience
• CPA designation or actively working towards completion
• Solid experience preparing T1 and T2 tax returns
• Background in a Big Four or small to mid-sized CPA firm would be valuable
• Comfortable taking ownership of client engagements
• CaseWare and Canadian tax software experience preferred
• Able to commute to Richmond Hill four days per week

If you'd like to know more about the position, just hit the apply button and I'll be in touch.

If you're only browsing the job boards and haven't updated your resume yet, that's not a problem. You can call me on 647 503 2624 or email jamieegglenton@distinctrecruitment.com.

Alternatively, search for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America on LinkedIn and send me a message.

If you're unsure about applying because you don't meet every requirement, I'd still encourage you to get in touch. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn't the right fit, there may be another one that is.