Staff Accountant

Build your career with a local firm where relationships matter.

Enso Accounting & Tax is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our team in Duncan, BC.

We are a family-run CPA firm with deep roots in the Cowichan Valley, serving individuals and businesses across Vancouver Island and beyond. We combine practical accounting and tax advice with approachable, personal service - and we’re looking for someone who shares that approach.

This role is a good fit for an accountant who enjoys working with small businesses, takes pride in accurate work, and wants to be an active part of a small team.

What you’ll do

• Prepare compilation engagement files, financial statements, supporting working papers, and year-end adjusting entries.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns and related schedules.
• Prepare personal income tax returns for individuals, business owners, and self-employed clients.
• Review bookkeeping records, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and explain accounting and tax matters clearly.
• Assist with CRA correspondence and routine tax inquiries.
• Identify accounting and tax issues for discussion with the partners.
• Manage multiple client files and deadlines while maintaining thorough documentation.
• Work closely with our accountants and bookkeepers to deliver timely, consistent client service.

What you bring

• Experience in Canadian public practice, including compilation engagements and corporate and personal tax preparation.
• A CPA designation, or equivalent practical experience supported by a strong accounting background.
• The ability to move year-end files forward independently and recognize when to ask questions.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Clear, friendly communication and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Confidence using accounting and tax software, along with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organization and the ability to balance competing priorities during busy periods.
• A willingness to collaborate, share knowledge, and contribute to a small office.
  

What we offer

• An annual salary starting at $100,000.
• All CPA dues and professional development costs covered by the firm.
• A health spending account that can be used toward a wide variety of eligible medical practitioners and treatments.
• Direct access to experienced partners and CPAs.
• Varied accounting and tax work across a range of clients and industries.
• The opportunity to build ongoing client relationships and see the impact of your work.
• A local, family-run firm where you can contribute ideas and take ownership of your work.
• An office in Duncan, in the heart of the Cowichan Valley.