Senior Accountant

RNR Client; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 4 years of experience in audit and tax preparation. The role involves managing audit and compilation engagements, overseeing junior accountants, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, leadership skills, and a commitment to client relations, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting experience in a CPA firm with expertise in audit and tax.
• Knowledge of ASPE and familiarity with IFRS and CAS.
• Strong leadership and communication skills along with project and time management competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage audit, review, and compilation engagements independently.
• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns for compliance.
• Supervise and mentor junior accountants while maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Canadian CPA designation or completed CFE

Tools

Microsoft 365

Tax Prep

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

Caseware

Jazz-it

Job description

Our client, a well-established tax, accounting, and consulting firm in Toronto , is currently seeking a Senior Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with 4+ years of experience in audits, reviews, and tax preparation. Please send your resume to [emailprotected] or message me here on LinkedIn if you or someone you know is interested in the role.

Title : Senior Accountant

Job Type : Permanent, Full-Time

Salary Range : CAD80,000-95,000

Job Description :

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will independently manage audit, review, and compilation engagements, prepare complex financial areas, and handle personal and corporate tax returns. You will also lead a team of 4 junior and intermediate accountants, reviewing their work, providing mentorship, and ensuring technical accuracy. Additional responsibilities include building strong client relationships, managing assignments efficiently, and staying up to date on IFRS, ASPE, and CAS standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in public accounting and a commitment to professional development in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities :

• Independently complete audit, review, and compilation files, including complex areas and tax preparation.
• Prepare and review personal and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Supervise, review, and provide coaching to junior and intermediate accountants.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, responding to requests efficiently.
• Plan, execute, and manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Stay up to date with accounting and auditing standards (IFRS, ASPE, CAS) through continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements :

• MUST HAVE a Canadian CPA designation or have completed the CFE.
• MUST HAVE 4+ years of public accounting experience in a CPA firm, with demonstrated expertise in audit and tax.
• MUST HAVE experience with ASPE and familiarity with IFRS and CAS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and working knowledge of Jazz-it, Tax Prep, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, and Caseware.
• Project and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership, attention to detail, reliability, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be physically present in the office during work hours.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment, hiring, or onboarding process, please contact [emailprotected] or call [phone]. The employer is committed to accommodating its employees to the point of undue hardship.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and encourage all qualified candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada to apply.