Senior Staff Accountant (Public Accounting)

Location: Hybrid (Collingwood) / Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent

About the Role

Our client is a small/mid sized public accounting firm who is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our growing public accounting team. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of assurance and tax engagements, including Notice to Reader (NTR) engagements, compilations, reviews, audits, and tax compliance work.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable managing multiple client files while working both independently and collaboratively in a flexible hybrid/remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assurance & Accounting

• Prepare and lead Notice to Reader (NTR) and compilation engagements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Assist with and execute review and audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting working papers under ASPE (or applicable frameworks).
• Perform analytical procedures, account reconciliations, and testing as part of assurance engagements.
• Ensure file documentation meets firm quality control standards.

Tax

• Prepare and review corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning engagements and research complex tax matters.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities and communicate findings to management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant federal and provincial/state tax regulations.

Client & Team Collaboration

• Communicate directly with clients to request information, clarify issues, and deliver results.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.
• Mentor and support junior staff on file preparation and technical questions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and workflows.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA (preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong experience with NTRs, compilations, reviews, audits, and tax preparation.
• Solid understanding of ASPE and relevant tax legislation.
• Proficiency in CaseWare, CaseView, Taxprep (or similar accounting software).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid/remote setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement.
• Support for CPA development and ongoing professional education.
• Exposure to a broad and diverse client base.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Clear path for advancement within the firm.