Senior Accountant

Job summary

Manage client relationships and meet financial deadlines while preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns, and other financial filings. Ensure compliance with accounting and tax requirements, mentor junior staff, collaborate on process improvements, and review or assist with bookkeeping.

Job details

Company Description: At K.K. CPA - Chartered Professional Accountants, you will join a team of diverse and dedicated problem-solvers, connected by a common mission - turning accounting insights into opportunities for clients and communities all over Canada. We span across a broad and diverse market serving privately owned corporations, individual shareholders, and non-profit organizations, across the Hamilton-Burlington Area, Kitchener-Waterloo, and the GTA. The firm offers expertise in audit, personal and corporate tax, advisory services, and more. We cater to businesses of all sizes. About the Role: This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Accountant at K.K. CPA. Reporting to the Lead Accountant, you will primarily be responsible for managing client relationships, identifying tax consulting opportunities, reviewing working paper files, corporate and personal tax returns. Location: Hamilton, Ontario What You'll Do: Manage client relationships and ensuring financial deadlines are met effectively. Prepare and review financial and taxation documents such as: T1 General, T2 Income Tax Return, Financial Statements, NOA/Statement of Accounts. Prepare and filing of various financial documents such as T4/T4A/T5/T5018 Returns Review and File Payroll, Payroll Remittance, and WSIB Stay informed on relevant accounting regulations and tax laws, ensure client compliance. Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff. Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and deliver exceptional client service. Reviewing and occasionally assisting with bookkeeping. What you Bring: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience. CPA Designation (and/or legacy CA, CMA, or CGA) or working towards attaining one. Proficiency in MS Office, CaseWare, CCH Ifirm, and QuickBooks / QuickBooks Online Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including Canadian tax laws and audits. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-first approach. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. Why Join: At K.K. CPA, you'll become part of a collaborative team that values integrity, continuous learning, and exceptional client service. We offer: Engaging client work Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Supportive, team-oriented culture Meaningful client relationships Stable, growing public accounting practice If you're a motivated accounting professional who enjoys helping clients succeed and wants to build your career with a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Manage client relationships and meet financial deadlines while preparing and reviewing financial statements, tax returns, and other financial filings. Ensure compliance with accounting and tax requirements, mentor junior staff, collaborate on process improvements, and review or assist with bookkeeping.

Requirements

Requires 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience and a CPA designation or progress toward one. Candidates should have knowledge of Canadian accounting and tax practices, proficiency with Microsoft Office, CaseWare, CCH iFirm, and QuickBooks, and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Professional Growth Opportunities • Career Advancement • Supportive Team-Oriented Culture • Engaging Client Work

Listed skills

• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Client Relationship Management
• Tax Consulting
• Financial Statement Preparation and Review
• Corporate Tax Returns
• Personal Tax Returns
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll Remittances
• WSIB Compliance
• Canadian Tax Law
• Accounting Principles
• Audit
• CaseWare
• CCH iFirm
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Office
• Staff Mentoring

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership