Senior Accountant

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant for a Toronto-area client. This role focuses on owner-managed client portfolios, including preparing and reviewing Notice to Readers, compilations, and complex tax returns, with an 80/20 mix toward NTR/compilation and tax work.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA designation, have 2–3 years in a Canadian public accounting firm, and can mentor junior staff while liaising with clients and managers to deliver engagements efficiently in accordance with professional

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 2–3 years of experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, Canadian tax, and assurance standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing owner-managed business files.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Experience mentoring and training junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Notice to Reader, Compilation, Review engagements, and Audit files for a diverse portfolio.
• Prepare complex corporate, partnership, trust, and personal tax returns.
• Assist managers and partners with assurance engagements from planning through completion.
• Analyze financial information and provide recommendations to clients.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding accounting, tax, and operational matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members.
• Support special projects, business advisory, and consulting engagements.
• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently and in accordance with professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Engagement management

Mentoring

Education

CPA designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a mid-sized accounting firm. They are looking for a Senior Accountant who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of owner-managed clients, preparing and reviewing Notice to Reader engagements, compilations, corporate and personal tax returns, and supporting assurance engagements as required. The workload is approximately 20% Assurance and 80% NTR/Compilation and tax-related work.

Why Work Here

• Established and growing client base
• Significant exposure to sophisticated private-company tax matters
• High-net-worth and complex owner-manager planning opportunities
• Strong support from firm leadership
• Clear path to partnership

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and review Notice to Reader, Compilation, Review Engagement, and Audit files for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Prepare complex corporate, partnership, trust, and personal tax returns
• Assist managers and partners with assurance engagements from planning through completion
• Analyze financial information and provide recommendations to clients
• Liaise directly with clients regarding accounting, tax, and operational matters
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members
• Support special projects, business advisory, and consulting engagements
• Ensure engagements are completed efficiently and in accordance with professional standards

About You

• CPA designation required
• 2-3 years of experience within a Canadian public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, Canadian tax, and assurance standards
• Experience preparing and reviewing owner-managed business files
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
• Experience mentoring and training junior team members

Salary Range

$90,000 - $100,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring's client. 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.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race