Staff Accountant

Job summary

Prepare compilation engagements, year-end working papers, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax returns, while assisting with bookkeeping and adjusting entries as needed. Communicate with clients, follow up on outstanding information, support senior team members, and manage multiple client deadlines while gradually taking ownership of files.

Job details

Staff Accountant | $60,000–$80,000 | Burlington, ON The useful thing about working in a smaller CPA firm is that nobody has invented seventeen different departments to prevent you from seeing how the whole thing works. You get broader exposure. This Staff Accountant opportunity is with an established Burlington CPA firm where you’ll work across year-end accounting, tax and client files rather than being confined to one narrow area. You’ll work closely with experienced accountants and Partners, deal directly with clients and gradually take greater ownership as your experience develops. Why this role stands out: $60,000–$80,000 salary Burlington location Broad accounting and tax exposure Direct client interaction Close access to senior accountants and Partners Varied privately owned client base Opportunity to develop technically Clear progression toward Senior Accountant Flexible working hours Stable, established CPA firm What you’ll be doing: Prepare compilation engagements Prepare year-end working paper files Prepare corporate and personal tax returns Assist with bookkeeping and adjusting entries where required Prepare financial statements Communicate directly with clients Follow up on outstanding information Support senior team members on larger files Manage multiple client deadlines Gradually take greater ownership of files as your experience develops What they’re looking for: Previous Canadian public accounting experience Experience preparing year-end files Corporate and personal tax exposure Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals Comfortable communicating with clients Strong organizational skills DT Max / Dr Tax experience would be particularly valuable CaseWare, QuickBooks or similar software exposure CPA studies underway or an interest in pursuing the designation would be an advantage This is an in-office position in Burlington, although there is flexibility around working hours. If you’d like to know more about this position, just hit the apply button and I’ll be in touch. If you’re only browsing the job boards and haven’t updated your resume yet, that’s not a problem. You can give me a call first. You’ll find my number on LinkedIn by searching for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America. Alternatively, send me a connection request or message on LinkedIn and we can take it from there. If you’ve reviewed this advert and are unsure whether to apply because you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still encourage you to apply. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces. Even if this role isn’t the perfect fit, there’s a good chance we’ll have another opportunity that is.

What you’ll do

Prepare compilation engagements, year-end working papers, financial statements, and corporate and personal tax returns, while assisting with bookkeeping and adjusting entries as needed. Communicate with clients, follow up on outstanding information, support senior team members, and manage multiple client deadlines while gradually taking ownership of files.

Requirements

Candidates should have Canadian public accounting experience, experience preparing year-end files, exposure to corporate and personal tax, and a strong grasp of accounting fundamentals. Client communication and organizational skills are important; DT Max or Dr Tax experience is valuable, and CaseWare or QuickBooks exposure and CPA studies or interest in pursuing the designation are advantages.

Listed skills

• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Year-End Accounting
• Compilation Engagements
• Working Paper Preparation
• Corporate Tax Returns
• Personal Tax Returns
• Bookkeeping
• Adjusting Entries
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Client Communication
• Deadline Management
• Accounting Fundamentals
• CaseWare
• QuickBooks
• DT Max
• Dr Tax

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting