Senior Staff Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm of chartered professional accountants is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Oakville, Ontario. The successful candidate will have public accounting experience and expertise in tax returns, applying innovative accounting solutions. The position offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $100,000/year, along with a flexible work environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Excellent work-life balance

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of Canadian public accounting experience with private corporations.
• Expertise in preparing complex T1, T2, and T3 tax returns.
• Strong technical knowledge of ASPE and tax compliance/planning.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting concepts to client situations with creativity.
• Prepare complex compilation files and various income tax returns.
• Provide comprehensive client accounting services.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax return preparation

Research and problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

University degree with excellent GPA

CFE completion

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

CaseWare

Taxprep

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading firm of chartered professional accountants. They are looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Flexible work environment
• Excellent work life balance
• Flexible start and end times
• Great compensation plans with meaningful bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Great culture

About the Opportunity

• Apply accounting concepts to a variety of client situations with precision and creativity
• Prepare complex compilation (Notice to Reader) files
• Prepare personal (T1), trust (T3), and corporate (T2) income tax returns
• Provide comprehensive client accounting services
• Embrace technology to enhance learning, share knowledge, and improve service delivery
• Perform other related duties as assigned

About You

• University degree with an excellent GPA
• Successful completion of the CFE at a minimum
• 2-4 years of Canadian public accounting experience with private corporations in review engagements and NTR files
• Proficiency in researching issues and proposing recommendations under applicable standards
• Expertise in preparing complex T1, T2, and T3 tax returns
• Strong technical knowledge of ASPE and tax compliance/planning
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, CaseWare, and Taxprep
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Exceptional English communication skills (both verbal and written); proficiency in a second language is an asset

Salary Range

$80,000 to $100,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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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.