Senior Staff Accountant

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established, mid-sized public accounting firm serving a diverse portfolio of owner-managed, family-owned, and entrepreneurial businesses across Southwestern Ontario.

The firm provides a comprehensive range of accounting, tax, advisory, valuation, transaction, and financial planning services. With a collaborative, client-focused approach, the team combines the personalized environment of a regional practice with the technical expertise and capabilities of a larger accounting firm.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join a growing practice. This opportunity is ideal for a well-rounded accounting professional who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and is comfortable managing a broad range of accounting, tax, advisory, and client service responsibilities.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, independently manage engagements, provide strategic recommendations, and contribute to the continued success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute a variety of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements for a diverse client portfolio.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including review engagement files.
• Oversee corporate and personal tax compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and transaction-related engagements.
• Participate in client meetings, provide professional guidance, and maintain strong client relationships.
• Document client discussions, coordinate follow-up activities, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Review work completed by team members, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Identify accounting and business challenges, recommend practical solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Partners and colleagues on complex client matters and strategic projects.
• Take ownership of engagements while contributing to broader firm objectives and operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive public accounting experience, including senior-level responsibilities.
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, financial reporting, and taxation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing financial statements and client engagement files.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable providing recommendations, challenging assumptions, and contributing ideas to senior leadership.
• Adaptable, proactive, and confident managing a broad range of responsibilities.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Caseware and TaxPrep.
• Strong background in financial statement preparation and review engagements.
• Experience managing corporate and personal tax files.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory, or financial due diligence.
• Previous experience operating at a Senior Manager level or in a comparable leadership capacity.
• Experience reviewing junior team members' work and supporting quality control initiatives.