Senior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive accounting firm in Vaughan is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. You will deliver accounting and assurance engagements across diverse clients, working with senior leadership in a supportive environment.

You will prepare financial statements, review working papers, tax returns, mentor junior staff, and communicate with clients to resolve accounting matters. The role offers opportunities for career growth and internal advancement.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or enrollment in CPA program.
• 3-5+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns, and assurance engagements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working with private company clients is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and tax returns.
• Lead engagements from planning through completion with minimal supervision.
• Mentor and support junior team members on client files.
• Communicate directly with clients to resolve accounting and reporting matters.
• Assist managers with engagement planning, budgeting, and workflow management.
• Research and resolve technical accounting and tax issues.
• Contribute to continuous process improvements and quality initiatives.

Skills

CPA designation

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

CPA designation or CPA program enrollment

Job description

A progressive accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. This role is ideal for professionals looking to broaden their experience across accounting, assurance, and tax while working closely with clients and senior leadership in a supportive environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the management team, you will play a key role in delivering accounting and assurance engagements for a diverse client base. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries while mentoring junior staff and developing the technical and leadership skills needed for future career advancement.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and tax returns
• Lead engagements from planning through completion with minimal supervision
• Mentor and support junior team members on client files
• Communicate directly with clients to resolve accounting and reporting matters
• Assist managers with engagement planning, budgeting, and workflow management
• Research and resolve technical accounting and tax issues
• Contribute to continuous process improvements and quality initiatives

What You'll Bring

• CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program
• 3-5+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns, and assurance engagements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Experience working with private company clients is considered an asset

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative public accounting firm that invests in its people and promotes from within. You'll receive mentorship from experienced leaders, gain broad exposure across client engagements, and enjoy a supportive team culture with clear opportunities for long-term career growth.