Accounting Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Halifax; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Halifax seeks an Accounting Manager (CPA) to lead financial and tax services for a varied client base. This role rewards independence, mentoring of junior staff, and delivering high-quality work with strong professional standards.

Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing audits and tax returns, ensuring GAAP compliance, reviewing working papers, and advising clients on tax, payroll, and CRA matters.

Qualifications

• University degree in Commerce or Accounting.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, tax legislation, and assurance standards.
• Proficiency with Caseware and Profile; Sage/QuickBooks/Xero is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and review junior staff work with attention to detail.
• Strong client communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit and review engagements and non-assurance financial statements with disclosures.
• Prepare and review corporate tax returns and personal tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax legislation, and professional standards.
• Review working paper files and provide quality control notes.
• Mentor junior staff in file preparation and software usage.
• Provide advisory support to clients on tax, payroll, and CRA matters.
• Assist with practice management and CPA rule updates.
• Participate in client meetings and occasional local travel.

Skills

Mentoring junior staff

Client communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Leadership

Education

University degree in Commerce or Accounting

Tools

Caseware

Profile

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Accounting Manager (CPA) for our client, a well-established and client-focused Chartered Professional Accounting firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA who enjoys working independently, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality financial and tax services to a diverse client base.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare and review audit and review engagements and non-assurance financial statements with appropriate disclosures
• Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), and other tax returns (T3, T4, T5, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, tax legislation, and professional standards
• Review working paper files and provide detailed review notes for quality control purposes
• Mentor and support junior staff in file preparation and use of software such as Caseware and Sage
• Provide advisory support to clients on tax, payroll, CRA matters, and general business inquiries
• Assist with practice management functions, including monitoring updates to CPA standards and tax rules
• Participate in client meetings and occasional local travel as required

What we’re looking for:

• University degree in Commerce or Accounting
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a public accounting firm
• Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
• Solid understanding of GAAP, tax legislation, and assurance standards
• Proficiency with Caseware and Profile (experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero considered an asset)
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and review junior staff work
• Strong client communication and problem-solving abilities

Why you’ll love this role:

• Monday to Friday during regular business hours
• Overtime required during tax season (as needed throughout the year)
• Occasional local travel for client meetings
• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (depending on experience)

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we help people find temporary, permanent, and contract opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We take the time to get to know our candidates and support them throughout the hiring process to help them find the right fit.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.