Senior Accounting Technician - Perm

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

Job summary

A professional accounting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage tax returns and financial statements. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, ensuring compliance with Canadian tax laws, and providing client advice. Ideal candidates have a CPA designation and 3-5 years of public accounting experience. This role offers an annual salary of $90,000 and requires residency within the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably in a small to mid-sized firm.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax laws, NTR engagements, and ASPE reporting standards.
• Experience in supervising and training junior accountants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review T1 and T2 income tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and related slips.
• Advise clients on accounting, tax, and business matters.

Skills

Excellent analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple client files

Proficiency in accounting software

Education

CPA designation (or in final stages of completion)

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep / Profile

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns, completing Notice to Reader (NTR) financial statements, and providing general accounting support to small and medium-sized business clients. This role involves supervising junior staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Canadian tax laws, and delivering excellent client service in a professional, small-firm environment.

About the Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review T1 (personal) and T2 (corporate) income tax returns.
• Prepare T3, T4, T5 and other related slips/returns as required.
• Research and resolve client tax issues, ensuring compliance with CRA requirements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and make recommendations to clients.
• Prepare and review Notice to Reader (Compilation) financial statements.
• Perform bookkeeping and year-end working paper preparation, including adjusting journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review trial balances, ledgers, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Act as the main contact for assigned clients, providing timely and professional communication.
• Advise clients on accounting, tax, and business matters.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior accountants and co-op students.
• Review work prepared by junior staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain organized files in compliance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Monitor job budgets, deadlines, and workflow to ensure efficient completion of engagements.

About You

• CPA designation (or in final stages of completion).
• 3–5+ years of experience in public accounting, preferably in a small to mid-sized firm.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax laws, NTR engagements, and financial reporting standards for private enterprises (ASPE).
• Proficiency in accounting and tax software (e.g., CaseWare, TaxPrep / Profile, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client files.

Salary

$90,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #455990.

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.

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Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as required by law.

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Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role depends upon a wide array of factors including: skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business needs. Salary ranges are provided where required by law, with eligibility for discretionary bonuses.