Senior Accountant

Job summary

Manage year-end accounting engagements and corporate tax files for owner-managed businesses, including preparing financial statements, compilation engagements, T2 returns, working papers, and reconciliations. Review colleagues’ work, mentor junior team members, manage client relationships, and improve workflows through technology, automation, and AI.

Job details

We're looking for a technically strong, independent, and growth-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who can manage year-end accounting engagements and corporate tax files from start to finish, review work prepared by others, and help develop a growing team. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, improve internal processes, and grow into a leadership position as the firm expands. We are a technology-driven accounting firm that embraces automation and AI to reduce manual work and improve the way accounting services are delivered. We are looking for someone who shares that mindset and wants to help build a modern accounting practice. Key Responsibilities: Year-End Accounting and Tax Independently manage year-end engagements for owner-managed businesses, from initial working papers through to completion. Prepare financial statements in accordance with applicable Canadian accounting standards. Complete compilation engagements in accordance with applicable Canadian professional standards. Prepare and review T2 corporate income tax returns, including supporting tax schedules and reconciliations. Prepare adjusting journal entries, account reconciliations, working papers, and supporting documentation. Identify and resolve complex accounting and tax issues, researching technical matters where necessary. Ensure client files are accurate, complete, properly documented, and completed within established deadlines. Review and Team Development Review accounting working papers, financial statements, and tax returns prepared by other team members. Identify errors, omissions, and opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of work. Provide clear, constructive feedback and technical guidance to junior team members. Help team members develop their technical skills, professional judgment, and confidence. Take increasing responsibility for coordinating work and supporting the team's day-to-day operations. Process Improvement and Technology Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, documentation, and internal processes. Embrace accounting technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency and accuracy. Contribute to the development of standardized procedures and scalable systems as the firm grows. Participate in initiatives that improve the client experience and the overall delivery of accounting services. Preferred Qualifications and Experience Strong technical knowledge of Canadian accounting and corporate taxation. Demonstrated experience independently completing year-end accounting engagements and T2 corporate income tax returns. Solid understanding of Canadian compilation engagement requirements. Ability to prepare and review working papers, financial statements, adjusting entries, and tax schedules. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research and resolve technical accounting and tax issues independently. Ability to manage multiple client files, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain high-quality documentation. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues and clients. Experience reviewing work and providing constructive feedback to other accounting professionals. Comfort working independently in a remote environment with minimal day-to-day supervision. Proficiency with accounting software and a willingness to learn new technology, automation tools, and AI-assisted workflows. What we offer Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 annually plus benefits, depending on experience. Location: Fully remote, with the flexibility to work from anywhere in Canada. Career growth: Opportunities to take on greater responsibility and progress into a team leadership role. Modern technology: Cloud-based systems, automation, and AI-assisted workflows. Meaningful responsibility: Ownership of client files and the opportunity to influence how work is performed. Professional development: The opportunity to strengthen technical expertise, mentor colleagues, and develop leadership skills. Growth environment: The chance to contribute directly to the development of a growing accounting firm. Who will succeed in this role: The ideal candidate is technically capable, self-directed, and motivated to take ownership of their work. They do not need constant supervision to meet deadlines or resolve routine technical issues. They enjoy helping others improve, take pride in producing high-quality work, and look for ways to make processes more effective. They are comfortable with technology, curious about AI, and interested in how accounting services can be delivered more efficiently. Most importantly, they are looking for more than a position focused solely on processing files. They want to develop professionally, contribute to a growing firm, and take on greater responsibility over time. If you have the technical experience, initiative, and interest in helping build a modern accounting practice, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant year-end accounting, corporate tax, and review experience to ali@mausdllp.com A CPA designation is preferred. Candidates who are actively pursuing their CPA designation and have substantial relevant experience may also be considered.

What you’ll do

Manage year-end accounting engagements and corporate tax files for owner-managed businesses, including preparing financial statements, compilation engagements, T2 returns, working papers, and reconciliations. Review colleagues’ work, mentor junior team members, manage client relationships, and improve workflows through technology, automation, and AI.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and corporate taxation, with experience independently completing year-end engagements and T2 returns and reviewing accounting work. The role also calls for analytical problem-solving, clear communication, deadline management, comfort working independently in a remote setting, and proficiency with accounting software; a CPA designation is preferred, while candidates pursuing one may also be considered.

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Canadian Accounting Standards
• Corporate Taxation
• T2 Corporate Tax Returns
• Compilation Engagements
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Working Paper Review
• Account Reconciliations
• Adjusting Journal Entries
• Technical Accounting Research
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Mentoring
• Process Improvement
• Accounting Automation
• Artificial Intelligence Tools
• Deadline Management
• Remote Work

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Technology