Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco in Toronto, Ontario seeks a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of owner‑managed clients, prepare NTR/Compilation and tax returns, and support assurance engagements as needed. The role focuses 80% tax/NTR work and 20% assurance, with mentorship of junior staff.

The position requires CPA designation and 2–3+ years in a Canadian public accounting firm, with strong ASPE and Canadian tax knowledge. Employment resides in the Greater Toronto Area.

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 concurrently.
• Experience mentoring and training junior team members.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Public accounting experience

Multi-engagement mgmt

Client communication

Mentoring

Time management

Client relationships

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 clientsLiaise 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.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.