Senior Staff Accountant

Job summary

Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, reconciliations, year-end files, compilations, assurance engagements, and corporate and personal tax returns. Analyze financial data, communicate findings to managers and partners, support tax planning and process improvements, and provide accurate, timely client service.

Job details

Company Description Awerix CPA Professional Corporation is a Chartered Professional Accounting firm based in the Greater Toronto Area, serving owner-managed businesses, private companies, high-net-worth individuals, and non-profit organizations. The firm is known for delivering professional, well-organized services with strong attention to quality and detail. Its diverse team brings a range of backgrounds, experiences, and skills, all focused on building a better tomorrow for clients and employees through ethical and responsible practice. Awerix’s approach combines accounting, assurance, and business advisory expertise with strategic, innovative thinking to help clients build sustainable, thriving businesses in a complex and dynamic environment. Role Description The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Vaughan, ON. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, working papers, and account reconciliations for a variety of clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing year-end files and compilations, assisting with assurance engagements, preparing corporate and personal tax returns, and supporting tax planning initiatives. The Senior Staff Accountant will also analyze financial data, identify issues and opportunities, communicate findings to managers and partners, and contribute to process improvements. In addition, this role involves collaborating with team members, maintaining accurate documentation, meeting deadlines, and providing responsive, high-quality service to clients. Qualifications Strong technical accounting skills in financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and working paper preparation. Experience with assurance engagements, including compilations, reviews, and audits for private companies and non-profit organizations. Knowledge of corporate and personal tax, including preparation of returns, tax compliance, and support for tax planning strategies. Proficiency with accounting and tax software, as well as Microsoft Excel and other common office applications. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to clients and colleagues. Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Professional accounting designation (CPA) or enrollment in the CPA program, with relevant public practice experience in Canada. Familiarity with owner-managed businesses and private company environments; experience in the Greater Toronto Area market is an asset. Commitment to ethical conduct, client service excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.

What you’ll do

Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, reconciliations, year-end files, compilations, assurance engagements, and corporate and personal tax returns. Analyze financial data, communicate findings to managers and partners, support tax planning and process improvements, and provide accurate, timely client service.

Requirements

Requires strong technical accounting, assurance, and tax experience, proficiency with accounting and tax software and Microsoft Excel, and excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates should hold a CPA designation or be enrolled in the CPA program and have relevant Canadian public practice experience; familiarity with owner-managed businesses and private companies is an asset.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Management
• Account Reconciliations
• Working Paper Preparation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Compilations
• Assurance Engagements
• Review and Audit Engagements
• Corporate Tax Preparation
• Personal Tax Preparation
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Client Communication
• Deadline Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting