Senior Accountant

Forvis Mazars, Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international audit and advisory firm seeks a Senior Accountant to support SMEs and enhance client satisfaction. This role involves preparing financial statements and tax filings, mentoring junior staff, and using innovative tools in a professional environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Casual dress code

Vacation adapted to experience

Access to virtual healthcare

Annual wellness allowance

Comprehensive group insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in public accounting.
• Fluency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns accurately.
• Mentor junior colleagues and improve internal processes.
• Collaborate with tax specialists for optimal strategies.

Skills

Technical skills

Client relationship skills

Business acumen

Integrity

Education

DEC in Accounting

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Excel

Sage

QuickBooks

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About the Role

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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Services to Private Companies department, within the SME Services team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse client base, including SMEs, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, and holding companies, by delivering high-quality financial statements and tax filings.

This position is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise and autonomy in a dynamic and professional environment, while contributing to the quality of our deliverables and client satisfaction. You will also help mentor junior colleagues, improve internal processes, and adopt innovative technological tools.

Who We Are

Forvis Mazars is a leading international audit and advisory network, composed of two independent partnerships and bringing together over 40,000 professionals in more than 100 countries. With over 50 years of presence in Canada and offices in Montréal, Outaouais, and Toronto, we support our clients with expertise, integrity, and commitment. Our growing Canadian team includes over 200 professionals specializing in audit, accounting, tax, and advisory services.

Our core values guide us every day:

Gathering to prosper better - Excelling in customer service - Committing to results - Embodying change

Your Responsibilities

• Perform compilation and review engagements for a variety of clients (SMEs, NPOs, trusts, investment companies), in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare financial statements, related notes, and working papers with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare corporate, trust, and occasionally individual tax returns.
• Ensure accounting documentation is kept up to date to support any required adjustments.
• Collaborate with tax specialists and partners on implementing optimal tax strategies.
• Review work prepared by junior colleagues and provide technical guidance when needed.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, build trust-based relationships, and address their needs.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and the adoption of new technological tools.
• Meet established deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
  
  

Your Profile

• DEC in Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in a public accounting firm or industry
• Proficiency with Caseware, Taxprep, and Excel
• Experience working with holding companies and related tax issues
• Basic knowledge of sales tax (GST/QST)
• Fluency in French and English to interact effectively with all our clients in Quebec and beyond
• CPA designation (asset)
• Knowledge of Sage, QuickBooks, and Artifex (assets)
• Experience with consolidation (asset)
  
  

Your Key Strengths

• Strong technical skills and professional rigor
• Autonomy and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
• Strong client relationship skills
• Business acumen and results-oriented mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage budgets
• Integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and well-structured work environment, with:

• Competitive salary
• Vacation adapted to your level of experience
• Casual dress code
• Personal days bank
• Access to virtual healthcare (Dialogue)
• Annual wellness allowance
• Possibility of remote work depending on the role
• Comprehensive group insurance plan
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  
  

Get involved, get inspired, make a difference

Does this role sound like the right fit for you? Do you recognize yourself in this profile and wish to grow within a stimulating professional environment?

Please send your resume to the following email address: [e-mail]

Forvis Mazars is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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