Original job description
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team in Mississauga, Ontario. This position is suited to someone who brings hands-on experience in Canadian public practice and is comfortable handling bookkeeping, tax preparation, and year-end accounting work with minimal day-to-day direction. The successful candidate will support a range of client files while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and delivering dependable financial reporting and compliance support.
Responsibilities:
• Manage complete bookkeeping activities for client accounts, including maintaining accurate financial records and processing routine transactions.
• Perform regular reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Prepare T1 personal income tax returns with attention to current tax rules and supporting documentation requirements.
• Complete T2 corporate tax filings for a variety of clients in accordance with Canadian tax regulations and reporting timelines.
• Assemble year-end working paper files and assist in producing financial statements that are organized, accurate, and ready for review.
• Support indirect tax and regulatory filing obligations, including sales tax submissions and related compliance requirements.
• Use QuickBooks and Canadian tax software to maintain client records, prepare filings, and streamline file completion.
• Work independently across ongoing bookkeeping and tax assignments while managing multiple deadlines in a public accounting environment.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Practical knowledge of full-cycle bookkeeping, including account maintenance and transaction processing.
• Proven ability to complete bank and credit card reconciliations accurately and efficiently.
• Experience preparing both T1 personal tax returns and T2 corporate tax returns.
• Familiarity with year-end file preparation and financial statement support.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Canadian tax preparation software.
• Working knowledge of HST filings and general Canadian tax compliance requirements.
