Staff Accountant

4Sight Search Solutions Inc.; Milton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

4Sight Search Solutions Inc. in Milton, Ontario seeks Staff Accountants with 3–5 years public practice experience to join a boutique CPA firm offering audits, reviews, and compilations for small to mid-sized clients across Canada.

You will handle tax filings, client communications, and financial analysis, with CPA designation or near completion preferred. Regular hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with overtime during tax season.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business with an accounting focus.
• CPA designation (or near completion) strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in public practice, preferably with owner-managed clients.
• Hands-on experience with audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian tax laws and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, year-end entries, reporting, corporate tax returns (T2s), and other CRA filings.
• Serve as the primary contact between clients, client staff, and firm personnel.
• Analyze and review personal (T1s) and corporate (T2s) tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and complete personal tax returns for clients across Canada.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business with an accounting focus

CPA designation (or close to completion) strongly preferred

Tools

Caseware

QuickBooks

Sage (Simply Accounting)

Cantax

Job description

Permanent | 4Sight Search Solutions Inc. | Canada

Posted On 2026-08-22

Job Information

Accounting

$90,000 - $100,000 per year

Work Experience 4-5 years

City Milton

State/Province Ontario

L9T2C7

Job Description

Our Client:

We are recruiting multiple Staff Accountants on behalf of a respected boutique CPA public accounting firm based in Milton. Known for their client-focused approach and professional excellence, they offer a full suite of services—from audits and review engagements to tax, payroll, and bookkeeping for small to mid-sized businesses across various industries.

Why Join Them?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit, high-performing team that values collaboration, professional growth, and work-life balance. Our client fosters a culture of continuous learning, respect, and excellence, and is committed to both client and employee success.

Employment Type: Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

During tax season: During March and April, 1/2 days of Saturdays. (hours are banked)

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant – Audit, you will be responsible for performing accounting/tax responsibilities with a focus on executing audit, review, and compilation engagements. You will play a key role in client communication, tax filings, and financial analysis. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is ready to take the next step in their public accounting career.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries, year-end entries, reporting, corporate tax returns (T2s), and other CRA filings.
• Serve as the primary contact between clients, client staff, and firm personnel.
• Analyze and review personal (T1s) and corporate (T2s) tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and complete personal tax returns for clients across Canada.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business with an accounting focus.
• CPA designation (or close to completion) strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in public practice, preferably with owner-managed clients.
• Hands-on experience with audits, reviews, and compilations.
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian tax laws and compliance standards.
• Proficiency with Caseware, QuickBooks, and/or Sage (Simply Accounting).
• Familiarity with tax software (e.g., Cantax) is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed during peak periods.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed during peak periods.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work culture in a boutique firm environment.
• Emphasis on work-life balance and long-term stability.
• Full benefits package, including:
• Extended health care
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Other companies may call this role:

General Accountant

Chartered Accountant

Assurance Accountant

If you are a highly proficient Accountant with the above experience, this may be the role for you.

We thank all who apply for this position. We commit to "communicate quickly, communicate often, and communicate well". All applicants will be contacted within 5 business days. No phone calls please.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, and promote, both internally and to our clients, without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics or disability. Accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. IND1