Senior Staff Accountant

We are assisting our client, a boutique full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Intermediate Staff Accountant, Senior Staff Accountant or Manager to join their team. This position is suited to a designated accountant who brings strong assurance and tax expertise, along with the ability to manage files efficiently and deliver high-quality client service. The successful candidate will contribute sound judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach while supporting complex accounting engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support assurance engagements for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, regularly assessing satisfaction and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the year, acting as a key point of contact.
• Lead and execute fieldwork, providing regular engagement updates to leadership while managing and developing junior staff.
• Adapt audit and accounting approaches to evolving client needs and business environments.
• Apply a strong understanding of complex accounting and auditing standards to deliver practical, client-focused solutions.
• Leverage technology to enhance efficiency, support knowledge sharing, and continuously improve service delivery.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to deepen technical expertise and stay current with industry standards.
• Prepare and review notice to reader, review engagement files, financial statements, and both personal and corporate tax returns.

• CPA designation required (or at CFE-stage of CPA program).

• At least 3 years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm, including work at an Intermediate or Senior Staff Accountant level.

• Hands-on background in year-end compilation and assurance engagements.

• Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, plus practical experience with CaseWare or comparable accounting software.

• Solid understanding of account reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and experience applying tax strategies in diverse circumstances.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.