Senior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the accounting sector is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team in Hamilton. The role involves managing full-cycle accounting functions, overseeing financial statement preparation, and ensuring compliance with standards. This position offers a supportive and growth-oriented environment with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in public accounting or professional services environments.
• Experience with small to mid-sized businesses across various industries is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting functions for clients across various industries.
• Prepare and review financial statements and client reports.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Client-focused approach

Excel

Full-cycle accounting

Financial statement preparation

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

A professional services firm in the accounting sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team . This role offers exposure to diverse client portfolios, complex financial engagements, and the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership. It’s ideal for professionals with a strong background in public accounting and full-cycle financial reporting.

About the Role :

Reporting into the firm’s senior leadership, this position is responsible for overseeing full-cycle accounting functions for a range of clients across various industries. The role involves preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and deadlines.

What You’ll Do :

• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements, working papers, and client reports
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations, adjusting entries, and year-end closings
• Act as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing sound accounting advice and service
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory filings, and internal quality controls
• Collaborate with junior staff and support their development through training and file review
• Participate in special projects including tax planning support, system migrations, and process improvements

What You Bring :

• CPA designation (or in final stages) and post-secondary education in accounting or finance
• 3–5+ years of experience in public accounting or professional services environments
• Proficiency in full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, and assurance engagements
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools or CaseWare (an asset)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a client-focused approach
• Experience working with small to mid-sized businesses across various industries is an asset

Why Join :

This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive and growth-oriented environment where your expertise will be valued and your career will continue to progress. The team is collaborative and dedicated, with opportunities to take on increasingly complex work, gain exposure to firm operations, and grow into a leadership position over time.

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