Senior Accountant

Otterbrook; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Otterbrook is seeking a Senior Accountant for a forward-thinking public practice firm in Ontario. This full-time position offers hybrid flexibility and requires CPA designation with 2-4 years of public practice experience. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and manage diverse accounting tasks, contributing positively to the team's culture.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

4-day workweek for 10 months

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of public practice accounting experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting standards.
• Experience with tax and assurance engagements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review compilation engagements and tax filings.
• Lead and contribute to assurance engagements.
• Mentor junior staff and manage workload independently.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$70,000.00 / yr - CA$90,000.00 / yr

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Partner & Co-Founder @ Otterbrook | Increasing revenue for clients through proper hiring techniques.

Location : [Remote, with monthly hybrid in-office day]

Type : Full-Time

Compensation : $70,000–$90,000 (flexible based on experience)

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking public practice firm, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a CPA who thrives in a flexible, balanced work environment and has strong experience across compilations, tax, and assurance engagements.

This is not just another accounting job. Our client values smart, personable professionals who can manage their own work, communicate clearly, and contribute positively to a highly collaborative team culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and review compilation engagements , corporate tax returns, and personal tax filings
• Lead and contribute to assurance engagements (review and audit files)
• Liaise with clients to gather documentation, provide updates, and offer advisory-level insights
• Work both independently and collaboratively in a cloud-based, tech-forward environment
• Help mentor junior staff when needed, with an eye toward quality and efficiency
• Self-manage workload and deadlines with autonomy and accountability

What We’re Looking For

• CPA designation (or in final stages)
• 2–4 years of public practice accounting experience, with exposure to both tax and assurance
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical & problem solving skills
• 4-day workweek (for 10 months of the year)
• Hybrid flexibility : Only 1 in-office day per month (first Monday)
• Flexible working hours built around core hours of 10am–3pm
• Supportive, respectful, and forward-thinking team culture

This is a rare opportunity to join a people-first accounting firm that prioritizes lifestyle, autonomy, and meaningful work. If you're a capable CPA with a well-rounded public practice background and the right attitude, we want to hear from you.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

Accounting

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