Comptable senior | Senior Accountant

Crowe BGK; Westmount; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits from day one

Generous vacation

Holiday closures

Summer Fridays

Transit reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Home office stipend

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Crowe BGK in Montreal and Ottawa is seeking an experienced Accountant to prepare financial statements and tax returns, support junior staff, and ensure GST/QST compliance. You will supervise colleagues and contribute to client relations and advisory services.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a degree in Accounting, and proficiency with Sage 50, QuickBooks, CaseWare, and TaxPrep. A collaborative, client‑focused mindset is essential for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce with an Accounting major or a college diploma in Accounting.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience including payroll, GST/QST, bank reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns.
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of others.
• Proficiency with accounting software: Sage 50, QuickBooks, Write-Up, CaseWare, TaxPrep, and others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and client relations.
• Good knowledge of taxation and strong MS Office skills; eager to learn and lead files.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and working papers for operating and investment companies.
• Prepare personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns (T1, T2, T3, T5013).
• Support junior team members with bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Support junior team members with GST/QST and payroll compliance reporting.
• Handle general correspondence and filing; communicate with clients and authorities.
• Provide advice and training to junior staff; guide clients' bookkeepers when needed.
• Provide bookkeeping services to clients and assist their bookkeepers when needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll

GST/QST

Financial statements

Tax returns

Team supervision

Tax knowledge

Office software

Analytical thinking

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Accounting major)

College diploma in Accounting

Tools

Sage 50

QuickBooks

Write-Up

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Job description

About Crowe BGK

For 75 years, Crowe BGK LLP has been a trusted leader in accounting and advisory services in Canada. We are a team of 250+ professionals serving clients from our Montreal and Ottawa offices. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services, helping individuals and private companies navigate complex challenges. We're proud to be named one of Canada's Top 100 SME Employers and one of Montreal's Top Employers -because we believe in creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow.

You will be Accountable for

• Prepare financial statements and working papers for operating and investment companies
• Prepare personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns (T1, T2, T3, T5013)
• Support junior team members with general bookkeeping and the preparation of bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Support junior team members with the calculation, reporting, and filing of compliance reports, including GST/QST and payroll
• Handle general correspondence and filing
• Communicate effectively with our clients, government agencies, partners, and staff
• Provide advice and training to junior staff members
• Provide bookkeeping services to our clients and guide client's bookkeeper when needed

The Qualifications that Count:

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting or a college diploma in Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, including payroll and DAS, GST/QST, bank reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and income tax returns
• Experience reviewing and supervising the work of others
• Prior experience working with accounting software, including Sage 50, QuickBooks, Write-Up, CaseWare, TaxPrep, and others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and client relations skills
• Good knowledge of taxation
• Strong analytical a nd problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Eager to learn and desire to lead files

You can count on us for:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits supporting your overall well-being starting on day one of your employment
• Generous vacation and 8 personal days for family matters
• Firm-wide holiday closures so you can fully unplug
• Summer Fridays with early office closures during the summer months
• Reimbursement for parking or public transit
• An annual wellness stipend to support physical and mental health
• Home office stipend to ensure a comfortable and productive remote workspace
• A vibrant, dog friendly office culture where connection and energy thrive. From lively 5 à 7's and weekly spin classes to team building painting workshops, trivia nights and karaoke parties, there is always something happening. Plus, our signature Camp Crowe sends employees off for fun summer activities that spark camaraderie and unforgettable memories.

Cultivate your curiosity. Inspire your mind. Shape your career.

We maintain an inclusive and equal opportunity working environment so that every Crowe BGK professional can fulfill their evolving potential. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran's status or any other legally-protected factors.

We thank all candidates for their interest and we will only be contacting those that we are interested in pursuing.