Accountant

K.K. CPA - Chartered Professional Accountant; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

K.K. CPA - Chartered Professional Accountants in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a full-time on-site Accountant to join our diverse team.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will manage client relationships, identify tax consulting opportunities, and prepare personal and corporate tax returns. You will review working papers, perform bookkeeping, and assist with financial statements while applying Canadian tax laws.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and/or working towards a CPA.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CaseWare, Profile, and QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Canadian tax laws and audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-first approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Build effective working relationships with clients, seek to understand their business environment, and respond effectively to client requests.
• Recognize and anticipate client issues and risks assesses alternative solutions and take appropriate actions under the direction of a Partner.
• Apply technical knowledge and research in formulating client and firm related recommendations.
• Prepare client files including Notice to Readers and Review Engagements.
• Prepare personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns.
• Perform various analysis and prepare account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Perform bookkeeping services for clients including software assistance and set-up.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Client-first approach

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA candidate / working towards CPA

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

Profile

QuickBooks / QuickBooks Online

Job description

Company Description:

At K.K. CPA - Chartered Professional Accountants, you will join a team of diverse and dedicated problem-solvers, connected by a common mission - turning accounting insights into opportunities for clients and communities all over Canada. We span across a broad and diverse market serving privately owned corporations, individual shareholders, and non-profit organizations, across the Hamilton-Burlington Area, Kitchener-Waterloo, and the GTA. The firm offers expertise in audit, personal and corporate tax, advisory services, and more. We cater to businesses of all sizes.

About the Role:

This is a full-time on-site role for an Accountant at K.K. CPA. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, you will primarily be responsible for managing client relationships, identifying tax consulting opportunities, reviewing working paper files, and corporate and personal tax returns.

Location:

Hamilton, Ontario

What You'll Do:

• Build effective working relationships with clients, seek to understand their business environment, and respond effectively to client requests
• Recognize and anticipate client issues and risks assesses alternative solutions and take appropriate actions under the direction of a Partner
• Apply technical knowledge and research in formulating client and firm related recommendations
• Prepare client files including Notice to Readers and Review Engagements
• Prepare personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns
• Perform various analysis and prepare account reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements
• Perform bookkeeping services for clients including software assistance and set-up
• Other related duties as assigned

What you Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting and/or working towards a CPA.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CaseWare, Profile, and QuickBooks / QuickBooks Online
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including Canadian tax laws and audits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-first approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join:

At K.K. CPA, you'll become part of a collaborative team that values integrity, continuous learning, and exceptional client service.

We offer:

• Engaging client work
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Meaningful client relationships
• Stable, growing public accounting practice

If you're a motivated accounting professional who enjoys helping clients succeed and wants to build your career with a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.