Senior Staff Accountant - Compilation Division

TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A CPA firm based in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join their Compilation Division. This role involves preparing tax returns, assisting with tax planning, and maintaining client files. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and a minimum of 5 years' experience in Canadian Public Accounting. Strong technical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. The firm offers a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Canadian Public Accounting practice.
• Strong understanding in Canadian taxation.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with corporate and personal tax planning.
• Maintain client files in a paperless methodology.
• Research tax issues and collaborate with the team.
• Manage multiple projects and monitor budgets.
• Identify value-added services during engagements.

Skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Superior customer service

Ability to work independently and in a team

Drive to grow skills through ongoing research

Strong client relationship maintenance

Strong accounting background

Technical skills in CaseWare and QuickBooks

Tools

CaseWare

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online

Tax Prep

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description

Our TorontoJobs.ca client is a Mississauga-based, entrepreneurial Chartered Professional Accounting firm providing full-service accounting, bookkeeping and sophisticated tax planning solutions to a diverse client base.

They are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in their Compilation Division, who is a qualified CPA, and experienced in Canadian Public Accounting to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Assist and independently prepare corporate and personal tax planning. (i.e. dividend vs. salary calculations)
• Strong understanding in Canadian taxation.
• Maintaining client files in a paperless methodology.
• Independently research tax issues and collaborate with the team to determine solutions, including correspondence with CRA.
• Independently work directly with clients.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and regularly monitor deadline budgets.
• Identify value-added services while working on engagements.

Skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior customer service, with the ability to understand the clients' business and needs.
• Ability to work both independently with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Drive to grow skills through ongoing research and professional education.
• Ability to foster and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong accounting background including knowledge of relevant accounting frameworks and file documentation best practices.
• Strong technical skills in CaseWare, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, Tax Prep, Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a Canadian Public Accounting practice.
• Strong understanding in Canadian taxation.

TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.