Staff Accountant

Markham, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 27, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract, Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable
Application method: Apply on LinkedIn (LinkedIn sign-in required)

Job summary

Manage accounting files from trial balance through finalized financial statements and tax filings, including corporate and personal tax returns. Communicate with clients and the CRA, and review and mentor junior staff.

Job details

Senior Staff Accountant Location: Markham, ON Employment Type: Full-Time Join a growing CPA firm serving owner-managed businesses across the GTA. We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant with public accounting experience to manage year-end engagements, prepare financial statements and corporate/personal tax returns, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. Responsibilities: • Manage files from trial balance to finalized financial statements and tax filings • Prepare corporate and personal tax returns • Communicate directly with clients and CRA • Review and mentor junior staff Key Requirements: • 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience • Experience preparing CSRS 4200 compilations, T2, and T1 tax returns • Proficiency with Caseware and QuickBooks Online • Strong knowledge of year-end accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation • CPA designation or CPA PEP progress is an asset

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least three years of Canadian public accounting experience, including preparation of CSRS 4200 compilations and T2 and T1 tax returns. Candidates should be proficient with Caseware and QuickBooks Online and have strong year-end accounting, reconciliation, and financial statement preparation knowledge; a CPA designation or progress through CPA PEP is an asset.