Senior Staff Accountant (CPA)

The Chartered Professional Accountants Of Manitoba; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Career advancement

Competitive compensation

Payment structures

Job summary

J.R. Accounting Services CPA's Ltd. is seeking an experienced Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our team in a core client advisory and file review role, with partnership track opportunities and flexible scheduling.

We offer customizable arrangements including full-time, half-time, or reduced workloads (50%–75%), with a focus on quality client service and professional growth within public practice. This role supports a collaborative environment and merit-based advancement.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation with solid public accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of CaseWare/Case View, TaxCycle and Excel.
• In-depth understanding of Canadian corporate and personal tax planning.
• Cross-border tax preparation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review compilation engagements (approx. 90%) and reviews (approx. 10%).
• Execute complex tax planning strategies and corporate reorganizations.
• Oversee tax return preparation: T2, T1, T3 and T3010 for charities.
• Apply GST/PST knowledge and CPA Canada Handbook standards.

Skills

Active CPA designation

Public accounting experience

Tax planning

Tools

CaseWare / Case View

TaxCycle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior CPA / Manager (Public Practice)

About the Role

J.R. Accounting Services CPA's Ltd. is seeking an experienced Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our team in a core client advisory and file review role. This position is ideal for an ambitious professional looking for clear partnership track opportunities, or an experienced CPA seeking a high-value role with true schedule flexibility.

We offer customizable arrangements, including standard full-time, part-time, or reduced-workload options (50% to 75% schedules) to fit your lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas

• Assurance & Financial Reporting: Lead and review Compilation engagements (approx. 90% of file volume) and Review engagements (approx. 10%).
• Taxation & Advisory: Execute complex tax planning strategies, corporate tax reorganizations, section elections, and tax rollovers.
• Compliance: Oversee complete tax preparation, including Corporate (T2), Personal (T1), Estate/Trust (T3), and Registered Charity (T3010) returns.
• Tax & Standards: Apply thorough, practical knowledge of GST/PST compliance and ASPE / CPA Canada Handbook standards.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Professional Designation: Active CPA designation with solid public accounting experience.
• Technical Software Proficiency: Advanced expertise in CaseWare / Case View, TaxCycle, and Microsoft Excel (advanced data manipulation and modeling).
• Tax Planning: In-depth understanding of Canadian corporate and personal tax planning principles.
• Bonus Asset: Experience with U.S. personal or cross-border tax preparation is considered a valuable asset.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Options: Full-time, 1/2 time, or 3/4 time schedules available.
• Career Advancement: Direct pathway to leadership, firm growth, and future equity/partnership.
• Competitive Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience, plus performance incentives.
  
• Flexibility regarding payment structure including, employee or contractor relationships