Senior Accountant - Public Practice

Magnolia Recruitment, Inc.; Ville de Richmond; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health spending account

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mak & Fong is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing public practice team in Richmond, BC. This full-time role handles assurance, tax, and accounting engagements for local businesses and professionals.

Lead client files, supervise junior staff, and apply Canadian and international standards (ASPE, IFRS, ASNFPO) while offering hands-on business advice.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or nearing completion).
• 3+ years public practice experience.
• Proficient in CanTax, QuickBooks Online, CaseWare, Excel, Word.
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and IFRS.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable with conversational Cantonese or Mandarin for some clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Prepare and review corporate, personal, and trust tax returns.
• Oversee client bookkeeping and financial reporting using QuickBooks Online.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE, IFRS, ASNFPO, and current tax laws.
• Mentor junior accountants and act as main client contact.
• Advise on cash flow, budgeting, and practice improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Cantonese/Mandarin language ability

Education

CPA designation (or nearing completion)

Tools

CanTax

QuickBooks Online

CaseWare

Excel

Word

Job description

About the job Senior Accountant - Public Practice

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Full-Time | Richmond, BC

On behalf of our client, Mak & Fong, we are looking for a Senior Accountant to join their growing team.

This position is ideal for an ambitious accountant with public practice experience who wants to deepen their technical expertise while building toward a future management role as the firm continues to grow.

Company Summary:

Mak & Fong is a professional accounting firm led by Chartered Professional Accountants dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs with customized services tailored to their unique business needs. Known for our passion, integrity, and personalized approach, we take the time to understand each client's situation and provide honest, dependable advice that helps businesses grow. Experiencing over 20% growth for the last two consecutive years, we are looking for dynamic individuals who share our passion to join our team and grow together. Join us to be part of a firm that values connection, expertise, and client support through every phase of a business journey.

Role Summary:

Manage assurance, tax, and accounting engagements for local businesses and professionals. Lead client files, provide technical expertise in Canadian and international standards, supervise junior staff, and deliver hands-on business advice.

Key Duties:

• Lead audit, review, and compilation assignments
• Prepare and review corporate, personal, and trust tax returns with CanTax
• Oversee client bookkeeping and financial reporting using QuickBooks Online
• Ensure compliance with ASPE, IFRS, ASNFPO, and current tax laws
• Mentor junior accountants and act as main client contact
• Advise on cash flow, budgeting, and practice improvements

Requirements:

• CPA designation (or nearing completion)
• 3+ years public practice experience
• Proficient in CanTax, QuickBooks Online, CaseWare, Excel, Word
• Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and IFRS
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable with conversational Cantonese or Mandarin, as some clients prefer to communicate in these languages from time to time.

The Offer:

• Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000/year
• Performance bonus
• Health spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities