Senior Associate (Fall 2025)

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Associate in our Assurance & Advisory practice, you will focus primarily on audits, with exposure to both private and public company clients across diverse industries. You will have direct involvement in planning and executing audit engagements under IFRS and ASPE, working closely with managers and partners while guiding junior team members.

You’ll contribute your expertise to ensure high-quality assurance work, build strong client relationships, and gain experience that positions you for continued advancement in public practice.

Your Scope:

• Lead and execute audit engagements for private and public companies, including IFRS-reporting entities.
• Assist with planning and risk assessment, identifying significant issues, and developing tailored audit approaches.
• Prepare and review working papers, financial statements, and management letters in accordance with firm standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client service and ensure compliance with IFRS, ASPE, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Act as a resource and coach to junior associates and articling students, reviewing their work and providing feedback.
• Communicate directly with clients to resolve issues, present findings, and maintain strong relationships.
• Monitor progress against budgets and deadlines, escalating issues as needed to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify opportunities to add value to clients beyond the audit, including advisory insights.

Your Qualifications:

• CPA designation recently obtained or expected by the end of 2025.
• Master’s in accounting degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of public practice experience with a strong focus on audits.
• Experience with public company audits and IFRS is required; ASPE knowledge is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of audit methodology, accounting principles, and assurance standards.
• Proficiency with CaseWare and other audit/accounting software; advanced Excel skills are an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, and with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a large workload, within tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and embodying our firm’s core values.

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Organized
• Team player
• Adaptability
• Proactive
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Equal Opportunities

KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

We Seek High Performers Who:

• Embody our core values
• Have a thirst for knowledge
• Are intrinsically motivated
• Desire to learn new skills
• Treat others with respect
• Want to work with the best

Our Culture:

KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common — a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.

You'll be immersed in a cooperative company culture that values diligent work, accomplishing tasks, and relishing group socials throughout the year. You'll enjoy flexibility in your work location, schedule, vacation time, and attire. While we expect dedication, we also appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Our Values:

Accountability

• We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Advancement

• We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.

Empathy

• We show care and concern for others.

Intention

• We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.

Openness

• We communicate openly and honestly.

Uniqueness

• We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.

We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.

Join us today.