Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation

Part of nGAGE Talent Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa CPA firm is seeking a Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation to join its growing team. The role focuses on Canadian public accounting, assurance engagements, compilation engagements and financial statement preparation.

You will work onsite in Ottawa, with opportunities for progression from Senior to Manager, and may mentor junior staff. CPA designation welcomed or CPA candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in Canadian public accounting firm.
• Experience with assurance engagements and compilation engagements.
• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and Canadian accounting principles.
• Experience preparing year-end working papers, reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review compilation engagement financial statements.
• Participate in assurance engagements, including reviews and audits.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards.
• Complete account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries and year-end working papers.
• Review client accounting records and identify required adjustments.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.
• Assist with engagement planning, execution and completion.
• Identify accounting and financial reporting issues and recommend solutions.
• Manage deadlines and maintain engagement documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with Partners to deliver high-quality service.

Skills

Canadian public accounting

Assurance engagements

Compilation engagements

Financial statement prep

Working papers

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

CPA designation (welcomed)

Public accounting education

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary: CAD $60,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and seniority
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Accounting / CPA Firm
Experience Level: Senior Accountant preferred; Associates and Managers also considered
CPA Status: Licensed CPAs and CPA candidates welcome
Work Model: Mostly Onsite

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established CPA firm in Ottawa, Ontario, seeking a talented Senior Accountant - Assurance & Compilation to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a background in Canadian public accounting, particularly assurance, compilation engagements and financial statement preparation.

While the firm's immediate priority is to hire at the Senior Accountant level, applications from experienced Associates and Accounting or Assurance Managers will also be considered.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a variety of client engagements, develop their technical expertise and continue progressing within public practice.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience and seniority, responsibilities may include:

• Prepare and review compilation engagement financial statements and supporting working papers.

• Participate in assurance engagements, including review and audit assignments.

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Canadian accounting standards.

• Complete account reconciliations, adjusting journal entries and year-end working papers.

• Review client accounting records and identify required adjustments.

• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries.

• Assist with engagement planning, execution and completion.

• Identify accounting and financial reporting issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Manage assigned deadlines and maintain accurate engagement documentation.

• At Senior or Manager level, review junior staff work and provide guidance and mentorship.

• Collaborate with Partners and colleagues to deliver high-quality client service.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.

• Practical experience in assurance engagements, compilation engagements or public practice accounting.

• Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and Canadian accounting principles.

• Experience preparing year-end working papers, reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

• Comfortable working directly with clients and collaborating with colleagues.

Preferred Experience:

• Compilation engagements and Notice to Reader financial statements.

• Review engagements and external audit assignments.

• ASPE and applicable Canadian assurance standards.

• CaseWare, TaxPrep, QuickBooks or similar accounting software.

• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior accountants.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is welcomed but not mandatory.

• Candidates currently pursuing their CPA designation will be considered.

• Relevant accounting education and practical public accounting experience are important.

• Applicants at Associate, Senior Accountant and Manager levels are encouraged to apply.

Compensation & Career Development

• Salary: CAD $60,000 - $120,000, depending on experience and the level of appointment.

• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

• Exposure to a range of assurance, compilation and accounting engagements.

• Opportunity to work with experienced accounting professionals.

• Benefits and additional perks: [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role is particularly well suited to a public accounting professional looking to build a long-term career in an Ottawa CPA firm.

Whether you're a CPA candidate ready to step into a Senior Accountant role, an experienced Senior seeking progression, or an Assurance / Accounting Manager exploring a new opportunity, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

The firm is open to candidates who can join during 2026.