Senior Accountant

Personnel Search Ltd.; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Search Ltd. client, a well-established public accounting firm in New Brunswick, seeks a Mid-Senior Accountant to join a growing team.

You will work with privately held businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals, strengthening technical accounting and tax expertise in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of public accounting experience with CPA status being an asset and strong client service and communication skills to manage multiple engagements

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in public accounting.
• CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement prep and tax compliance.
• Experience preparing corporate and personal tax returns.
• Proficiency with accounting and tax software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation, review, and other assurance engagement files.
• Prepare year-end financial statements for a variety of clients.
• Complete corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping, financial reporting, and accounting matters.
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Research accounting and tax issues and provide recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and service.
• Work closely with partners and managers to meet engagement deadlines and client expectations.
• Review and support the work of junior staff when required.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client service

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Education

CPA designation or enrollment in CPA program

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, a well-established public accounting firm, is seeking a Mid-Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals while developing strong technical accounting and tax expertise in a collaborative professional environment.

The successful candidate will have experience in public accounting, strong client service skills, and the ability to manage multiple engagements while delivering high-quality work.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation, review, and other assurance engagement files.
• Prepare year-end financial statements for a variety of clients.
• Complete corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping, financial reporting, and accounting matters.
• Perform account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Research accounting and tax issues and provide recommendations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and service.
• Work closely with partners and managers to meet engagement deadlines and client expectations.
• Review and support the work of junior staff when required.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting.
• CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation and tax compliance.
• Experience preparing corporate and personal tax returns.
• Proficiency with accounting and tax software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.