Senior Audit Associate

Permasearch, a TPI Company; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Public Accounting Firm in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Senior Audit Associate to lead planning, execution and completion of audit engagements for private clients and not-for-profits. You will work directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and manage budgets and timelines.

With a minimum of 2 years of audit experience and CPA designation in progress, you will apply ASPE/ASNPO and Canadian auditing standards, and leverage CaseWare/CaseView and TaxPrep to ensure quality, timely

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of audit and assurance experience in a public accounting firm.
• Experience leading or acting as the senior team member on audits and reviews.
• CPA designation completed or actively pursuing with expected completion within 12 months.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency with CaseWare/CaseView and TaxPrep.
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, Canadian Auditing Standards, and Canadian corporate taxation.
• Strong client service and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and completion of audit and review engagements.
• Prepare corporate income tax returns and compilations.
• Develop audit approaches based on identified risks and evaluate findings.
• Research non-routine accounting matters under ASPE/ASNPO and standards.
• Coordinate engagement planning, including letters, budgets, timelines, staffing, fieldwork.
• Manage multiple engagements with deadlines and high service standards.
• Mentor and coach junior team members on technical issues.
• Build strong client relationships and communicate progress clearly.
• Identify and resolve engagement issues, escalating as needed.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and workflow; propose solutions.
• Analyze financial information and translate into practical recommendations.
• Stay current with accounting, assurance, and taxation developments.

Skills

Audit experience

Client service

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

CPA designation

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

CaseWare/CaseView

TaxPrep

Job description

Our client, a leading independent Public Accounting firm, is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and service-oriented Senior Audit Associate to join their growing team in Burlington, Ontario.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional looking to take the next step in their public accounting career. The successful candidate will lead larger and more complex engagements, work directly with clients, strengthen their technical expertise, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and completion of audit and review engagements for private businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
• Prepare related corporate income tax returns and independently complete compilation engagements.
• Develop appropriate audit approaches based on identified risks and evaluate findings for their impact on financial statements, management letters, and audit reports.
• Research and address non-routine accounting and assurance matters in accordance with ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian Auditing Standards.
• Coordinate engagement planning, including engagement letters, client requests, budgets, timelines, staffing, fieldwork, and completion.
• Manage multiple engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of client service.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to junior team members to support their professional development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and communicate engagement requirements, progress, findings, and issues clearly and professionally.
• Identify and resolve engagement issues, escalating complex matters to Managers or Partners when appropriate.
• Monitor engagement progress, budgets, and team workflow, proactively identifying potential delays or variances and recommending solutions.
• Analyze financial information, identify significant areas and risks, and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Stay current with developments in accounting, assurance, and taxation and apply relevant knowledge to client engagements.
• Continue developing the technical and professional competencies expected at the Senior Associate level.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of audit and assurance experience within a public accounting firm, including at least two busy seasons.
• Demonstrated experience leading or acting as the senior team member on audit and review engagements.
• CPA designation completed or actively pursuing the CPA designation, with expected completion within the next 12 months.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency with CaseWare/CaseView and TaxPrep.
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, Canadian Auditing Standards, and Canadian corporate taxation.
• Experience researching and assessing non-routine accounting and assurance matters is an asset.
• Strong client service and relationship management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and professional-judgment abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent engagements, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Reliable transportation, as occasional travel may be required.