Senior Staff Accountant — Flexible Hours & Growth in Public Accounting

Buchanan Barry LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Flexible scheduling

Diverse experience across services

Health & well-being support

Continuous learning

Job summary

Buchanan Barry LLP in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant who thrives in a client-focused public accounting environment. You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, lead audit engagements, and mentor junior staff.

The firm emphasizes work-life balance with paid overtime, flexible scheduling, diverse experience across compilation, tax, and assurance, plus ongoing training to help you grow without burnout.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience at a public accounting firm
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• CPA designation or working towards it

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns for businesses and nonprofits
• Lead and support audit engagements across various industries
• Communicate clearly with clients, regulators, and colleagues
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members
• Bring fresh insights to files, processes, and projects

Skills

Public accounting experience

Analytical mindset

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

CPA designation or working towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Caseware

Taxprep

Job description

Buchanan Barry LLP in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant who thrives in a client-focused public accounting environment. You will prepare financial statements and tax returns, lead audit engagements, and mentor junior staff.

The firm emphasizes work-life balance with paid overtime, flexible scheduling, diverse experience across compilation, tax, and assurance, plus ongoing training to help you grow without burnout.