Senior Accountant

Vaco; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing public accounting firm is looking to add two Senior Staff Accountants with audit experience. Candidates should possess a CPA designation and have 5-6 years of experience in public accounting. Responsibilities include leading audit engagements, preparing financial statements, and supervising junior staff. This role offers a salary of $75,000 per year and requires residence in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in a public accounting firm.
• Sound knowledge of ASPE, CAS, and assurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute audit and assurance engagements.
• Prepare and review working papers and financial statements.
• Supervise junior staff and ensure proactive client service.

Skills

Audit and assurance experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client service mindset

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

CaseWare

CaseView

Taxprep

Job description

Our client is looking to add two Senior Staff Accountants with audit experience to their growing public accounting firm.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant with audit experience to join our growing public accounting team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing assurance and accounting engagements, preparing financial statements, reviewing working papers, and providing advisory support to clients across various industries.

About the Opportunity

• Lead and execute audit, review, and compilation engagements in accordance with professional standards.
• Prepare and review working papers, financial statements, and notes under ASPE.
• Supervise and review the work of junior staff, providing coaching and feedback.
• Perform risk assessments, identify control deficiencies, and recommend practical improvements for clients.
• Assist in the planning and execution of engagement timelines and budgets.
• Support clients with accounting and financial reporting matters, including year‑end adjustments.
• Collaborate with tax teams to ensure the accuracy of financial and tax reporting.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, value-added service.
• Stay up to date with professional and regulatory standards (CPA Canada, CSRS, CAS).
• Collaborate with peers and senior management on file planning and completion, ensuring that tasks are completed within set time constraints.
• Provide personalized and attentive service to clients, fostering productive working relationships and identifying further opportunities for service improvement. Work closely with partners in managing daily practice operations and ensuring client satisfaction.

About You

• CPA designation (or in the final stages of completion) required.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-6 years of experience in a public accounting firm, with hands‑on exposure to audit and assurance engagements.
• Sound knowledge of ASPE, CAS, and related assurance standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as CaseWare, CaseView, and Taxprep (or similar).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a client‑service mindset.

Salary

$75,000 / Year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.