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Robert Half

Staff Accountant

Calgary, AB, Canada

Contract

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in a Canadian public practice firm.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Our client, a public practice firm, in downtown Calgary is in need of a Staff Accountant for a 2-month contract. This contract requires in-office presence.

Responsibilities:

Prepare compilation engagements (formerly Notice to Reader) for a variety of privately held businesses and investment holding companies.
Prepare and organize working paper files, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.
Complete adjusting journal entries, including amortization, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other year end adjustments.
Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies as required.
Progress compilation files to the appropriate stage for manager or partner review.
Assist with corporate and personal tax return preparation as experience permits.
Communicate with clients to obtain necessary financial information and resolve outstanding accounting questions.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of accounting experience in a Canadian public practice firm.
Hands on experience preparing compilation engagements (Notice to Reader).
Strong understanding of accounting principles, adjusting journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple engagements.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with senior accountants, managers, and partners.
CPA designation or active enrollment in the CPA program.
Familiarity with CaseWare and Jazzit, and TaxPrep

Please contact me directly if you have compilation public practice experience and are open to a 2-month contract role.

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Responsibilities

Prepare compilation engagements and supporting working papers, complete year-end adjusting entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and advance files for manager or partner review. Assist with tax returns and communicate with clients to gather financial information and resolve accounting questions.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of accounting experience in a Canadian public practice firm, including hands-on preparation of compilation engagements. Candidates should understand accounting principles and financial statement preparation, be pursuing or hold a CPA designation, and be familiar with CaseWare, Jazzit, and TaxPrep.

Skills

Compilation Engagements
Working Paper Preparation
Adjusting Journal Entries
General Ledger Reconciliation
Corporate Tax Preparation
Personal Tax Preparation
Client Communication
Accounting Principles
Attention To Detail
Organization
Engagement Management
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Jazzit
TaxPrep

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Keywords

Public Practice
Compilation Engagements
Notice To Reader
Privately Held Businesses
Investment Holding Companies
Working Papers
Adjusting Journal Entries
Amortization
Accruals
Prepaid Expenses
Year-End Adjustments
General Ledger Reconciliation
Financial Statements
Corporate Tax Returns
Personal Tax Returns
CPA
CaseWare
Jazzit
TaxPrep
Client Communication

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