Senior Accountant

Pivotal LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to lead engagements, mentor others, and accelerate their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We are a progressive accounting firm that values innovation, collaboration, and personalized service. At Pivotal, you’ll gain hands-on leadership experience, broaden your technical expertise, and play a meaningful role in shaping both client outcomes and our internal processes. What You’ll Do: Lead and execute review and compilation engagements from planning to completion Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures in accordance with ASPE and ASNPO Assist with audit engagements as needed Identify, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and assurance issues Deliver high-quality client service as a primary contact Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns and compliance filings Oversee T4s, T5s, payroll, GST filings, and government reporting Analyze financial results and provide insights to clients Communicate engagement progress and findings to management Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations Collaborate with engagement teams Support clients with systems and process improvements Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Build and maintain client relationships Participate in internal training programs What Sets You Apart: Strong leadership and mentoring skills Excellent communication abilities Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commitment to high-quality client service Experience with Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft 365 Knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian tax compliance Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration CPA designation (completed or near completion) 3–4 years of public practice experience in Canada Why Join Pivotal LLP: Leadership opportunities Banked overtime Flexible work schedules (June–December) Comprehensive benefits including health & wellness account Firm-paid social events Supportive and collaborative environment Ongoing professional development

Lead and execute review and compilation engagements while supervising and mentoring junior team members. Prepare financial statements and tax returns while serving as the primary contact for high-quality client service.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration and a CPA designation (completed or near completion). Candidates must have 3-4 years of public practice experience in Canada.

• Banked Overtime • Flexible Work Schedules • Health & Wellness Account • Firm-paid Social Events • Professional Development

• LeadershipPreferred
• PayrollPreferred

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• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Financial Statement Preparation
• ASPE
• ASNPO
• Canadian Tax Compliance
• Caseware
• Profile
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Microsoft 365
• Audit Engagements
• Corporate Tax
• Personal Tax
• Payroll
• Analytical Skills

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week