Senior Accountant

Distinct | North America; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Ottawa’s Westboro area is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a well-established independent CPA firm. You will work with privately held businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs, taking ownership of engagements and liaising with Partners in a hybrid Ottawa setting.

You will prepare compilation engagements, financial statements, and year-end working papers, and handle T2, T1, and T3 tax returns. CPA designation (or in progress) and ASPE knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience.
• Strong compilation and financial statement preparation skills.
• Experience with Canadian tax rules and ASPE.
• CPA designation or actively working toward completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagements and financial statements.
• Prepare T2 corporate, T1 personal and T3 trust returns.
• Assist with corporate tax planning and estate-related matters.
• Manage client files and respond to CRA correspondence.
• Work with Partners and review junior staff work.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Senior Accountant | $75,000–$95,000 | Ottawa (Hybrid)

The problem with some Senior Accountant roles is that you can spend years preparing financial statements without ever getting much closer to the people making the decisions behind them.

This opportunity is rather different.

You'll join a well-established independent CPA firm in Ottawa's Westboro area, working with privately held businesses, incorporated professionals, entrepreneurs and individuals.

The firm has been serving Ottawa clients for over 20 years and has built its reputation on providing personal, practical advice rather than simply preparing financial statements and tax returns.

You'll work closely with experienced Partners, take ownership of client engagements and gain exposure to corporate tax planning, estate and succession planning, and broader business advisory work.

Why consider it:

• $75,000–$95,000 salary
• Hybrid working in Ottawa
• Established independent CPA firm with a strong local reputation
• Varied privately held business and individual clients
• Exposure to corporate tax planning, estate planning and advisory
• Direct client responsibility and close involvement with Partners
• Opportunity for long-term career development and progression

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare compilation engagements, financial statements and year-end working papers
• Prepare T2 corporate, T1 personal and T3 trust tax returns
• Assist with corporate tax planning, reorganizations and estate-related matters
• Manage client files, resolve accounting issues and respond to CRA correspondence
• Work directly with clients and Partners, while supporting and reviewing junior staff where appropriate

What they're looking for:

• 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience within a CPA firm is essential
• Strong compilation, financial statement preparation and Canadian tax experience
• CPA designation or actively working towards completion
• Good understanding of ASPE and Canadian income tax requirements
• Comfortable managing client files and communicating directly with clients
• Experience with CaseWare and Canadian tax software would be beneficial

We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn't the right fit, there may be another one that is.