Senior Accountant - Private Enterprise

DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

35-hour work week

Overtime pay / time-in-lieu

Flexible time

Wellness allowance

Meal coverage beyond 10 hours

Training programs

Collaborative environment

Job summary

DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants seeks a Senior Accountant, Private Enterprise for our Vancouver office. You will lead compilation, review, and audit support, prepare financial statements and tax filings, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative, in-office team.

The role emphasizes client service, strong communication, and a long-term public-practice career path with growth opportunities across Partners and Senior Managers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public practice experience with private enterprise clients
• CPA designation or active pursuit, with support for CPA progression
• Experience preparing and reviewing compilation and review engagements, corporate and personal tax returns
• Strong communication, team-first mindset, and mentoring junior staff
• Desire to work in an in-office environment 4–5 days per week
• Long-term career growth in public practice with leadership development

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of compilation, review, and audit files
• Prepare corporate, personal and trust tax filings
• Coach junior staff and review their work
• Build strong client relationships and manage information requests

Skills

Public accounting

Private enterprise

CPA pursuit

Tax preparation

Mentoring junior staff

Communication

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Job description

About The Role

We’re currently looking for a Senior Accountant, Private Enterprise to join our Vancouver office. In this role, you will support the delivery of compilation, review, and audit engagements, prepare financial statements and tax filings, and act as a key contributor in serving a diverse portfolio of private-sector clients. You will work closely with supportive Partners and Senior Managers across a variety of industries, gaining exposure to different leadership styles, client types, and technical challenges. This team values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous development — you’ll be surrounded by colleagues working toward their CPA, with opportunities to both learn from others and coach junior staff. With interesting work, a welcoming environment, and hands‑on support for your professional growth, this is an ideal role for someone building a long‑term career in public practice.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Lead key areas of client engagements — supporting planning, execution, and completion of compilation, review, and audit files, helping deliver accurate, timely, high-quality work that clients trust.
• Prepare corporate, personal, and trust tax filings — ensuring compliance and identifying opportunities for clients, contributing to a seamless year‑end experience.
• Support and coach junior staff — answering questions, reviewing work, and fostering a learning culture, helping develop the next generation of accountants on the team.
• Build strong client relationships — managing information requests, communicating clearly, and addressing questions, becoming a reliable point of contact and trusted resource.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of public practice experience, ideally working with private enterprise clients
• CPA designated or actively pursuing designation (we will support your progression and CPA experience requirements)
• Experience preparing and reviewing compilation and review engagements, corporate and personal tax returns, and completing year‑end working papers
• Strong communication skills, a team-first mindset, and a desire to mentor and support junior staff
• A proactive learner who enjoys working with multiple Partners and Managers, and someone who thrives in a collaborative, in-office environment (4–5 days per week)
• Someone who sees long‑term career growth in public practice and wants to build leadership skills while contributing to a supportive and high‑performing team culture

What DMCL Offers

• A competitive salary and full benefits package
• Standard 35-hour work week
• Paid overtime or time‑in‑lieu at all levels
• Flexible time (equivalent to ~12 additional days off per year, in addition to vacation)
• Mental & physical wellness allowance
• Meal coverage when working beyond 10 hours
• Access to Moore Global training, learning networks, and specialist groups
• A supportive, collaborative environment where high‑quality work, flexibility, and balance are truly respected

About DMCL

DMCL LLP is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve and exceed their business goals, no matter how ambitious. As a leading Canadian firm with global reach, we continue to remain agile and responsive, providing clients with personalized and strategic solutions specific to their industry. With over 300 team members spread across Vancouver, Surrey, Tri‑Cities (Port Coquitlam) and Victoria, working at DMCL means being part of a diversified team of expert advisors that view every day as a new opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients: solving costly problems, building long‑lasting relationships and always striving for excellence.