Accounting Manager

Job summary

Prepare and review assurance engagements, financial statements, and corporate, personal, and other tax returns while ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax legislation, and professional standards. Review working papers, mentor junior staff, advise clients on tax and business matters, and support practice management and client meetings.

Job details

Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Accounting Manager (CPA) for our client, a well-established and client-focused Chartered Professional Accounting firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA who enjoys working independently, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality financial and tax services to a diverse client base. What you’ll be doing: Prepare and review audit and review engagements and non-assurance financial statements with appropriate disclosures Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), and other tax returns (T3, T4, T5, etc.) Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, tax legislation, and professional standards Review working paper files and provide detailed review notes for quality control purposes Mentor and support junior staff in file preparation and use of software such as Caseware and Sage Provide advisory support to clients on tax, payroll, CRA matters, and general business inquiries Assist with practice management functions, including monitoring updates to CPA standards and tax rules Participate in client meetings and occasional local travel as required What we’re looking for: CPA designation (required) University degree in Commerce or Accounting Minimum 2+ years of experience in a public accounting firm Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns Solid understanding of GAAP, tax legislation, and assurance standards Proficiency with Caseware and Profile (experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero considered an asset) Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and review junior staff work Strong client communication and problem-solving abilities Why you’ll love this role: Monday to Friday during regular business hours Overtime required during tax season (as needed throughout the year) Occasional local travel for client meetings Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (depending on experience) Negotiable start date About Express Employment Professionals At Express Employment Professionals, we help people find temporary, permanent, and contract opportunities that align with their skills, experience, and career goals. We take the time to get to know our candidates and support them throughout the hiring process to help them find the right fit. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in this opportunity but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do

Prepare and review assurance engagements, financial statements, and corporate, personal, and other tax returns while ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax legislation, and professional standards. Review working papers, mentor junior staff, advise clients on tax and business matters, and support practice management and client meetings.

Requirements

A CPA designation is required, along with a university degree in Commerce or Accounting and at least two years of public accounting experience. Candidates should have strong financial statement and tax preparation experience, knowledge of GAAP and assurance standards, proficiency with Caseware and Profile, and the ability to work independently and mentor junior staff.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial Statement Preparation And Review
• Audit And Review Engagements
• Corporate Tax Returns
• Personal Tax Returns
• Tax Compliance
• GAAP
• Assurance Standards
• Working Paper Review
• Caseware
• Profile
• Sage
• Client Advisory
• Staff Mentoring
• Practice Management
• Client Communication
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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