Staff Accountant, Audit - Public Companies

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up - in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

Our Halifax offices is hiring Staff Accountants for our emerging Public Company practice in the Atlantic region!

What you will do

• Support the delivery of external audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries 
• Prepare high‑quality audit documentation, including working papers related to financial statements and accompanying notes 
• Execute audit procedures, such as internal control testing and substantive testing, to support the accuracy and completeness of financial information 
• Perform financial and systems analyses to identify key risks, trends, and potential issues 
• Assist with the completion and finalization of audit files, ensuring compliance with professional standards and firm methodologies 
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and engagement team members through effective communication and collaboration 

What you bring to the role

• Actively working toward completing an undergraduate degree and the required prerequisites for entry into the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP), or a Graduate Diploma in Accounting. 

• Must have a minimum of 1 completed year of auditing experience with a public accounting firm. 

• Proficient knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS) 

• Excellent computer skills. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. 

• Proven ability to monitor and uphold high quality of service and products to both internal and external clients. 

• Skilled at developing an understanding of the client businesses, the issues they face, and the markets they operate in. 

• Driven to continuously learn from experiences and seek out feedback and development opportunities. 

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.