Senior Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Accountant will conduct external and internal financial statement audits for public and private companies while applying KPMG's accounting methodologies. They will also lead engagement teams, analyze complex accounting issues, and build strong client relationships to provide actionable insights.

Job details

Overview At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver. Our Calgary office is hiring Senior Accountants in our Audit practice. KPMG's Audit practice helps clients manage risk so they can focus on their core businesses. By intimately understanding the client's business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance. What you will do Apply KPMG’s audit and accounting methodologies during client engagements Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for public and private companies Lead field engagement teams and support the development of junior team members Analyze complex accounting issues and provide practical solutions Perform financial and systems analysis to support audit conclusions Build and maintain strong client relationships Deliver high-quality service that helps clients assess risk and enhance transparency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement What you bring to the role A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is essential Successful completion of the CFE and/or working towards a CPA designation Post-graduate experience with a public accounting firm is an asset Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Experience with Canadian accounting frameworks such as IFRS, ASPE, NPO, and/or Public Sector Previous SOX/PCAOB audit experience is an asset Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex financial data and identify key insights Applies technical expertise to deliver practical, client-focused solutions Excellent project management and organizational skills Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant will conduct external and internal financial statement audits for public and private companies while applying KPMG's accounting methodologies. They will also lead engagement teams, analyze complex accounting issues, and build strong client relationships to provide actionable insights.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and have completed or be working towards a CPA designation. Previous experience in a public accounting firm and proficiency in Canadian accounting frameworks like IFRS and ASPE are required.

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial statement audits
• Accounting methodologies
• Risk assessment
• Client relationship management
• Financial analysis
• Systems analysis
• Project management
• Communication skills
• IFRS
• ASPE
• NPO
• Public sector accounting
• SOX
• PCAOB
• Team leadership
• Critical thinking
• Public Accounting
• Courage
• Employee Relations
• Organizational Skills
• Curiosity
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Public Accountant
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Systems Analysis
• Project Management
• Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
• Coaching
• Risk Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors