Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Job summary

Manage a variety of accounting, assurance, and tax engagements for owner-managed business clients. Build long-standing client relationships and contribute to clients’ success while taking on responsibility for engagements.

Job details

ARE YOU CURRENTLY . . . ✓ a CPA With Public Practice Experience ✓ ready for a better work / life balance ✓ looking for new challenges and a rewarding future ✓ interested in firm partnership opportunities Sanford & Associates Chartered Professional Accountants Inc. is recruiting for a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Digby, Nova Scotia. One of the benefits about working closely with owner-managed business clients is the continuous satisfaction that you feel in contributing to their success. In our firm, we don’t just seek new work - we work to build long-standing relationships. In our firm, you are respected as part of a team. You’ll have the opportunity to quickly assume responsibility for a wide variety of engagements, including accounting, assurance and tax engagements. Moreover, our firm’s membership in the AC Group will allow enhanced opportunities for growth and advancement as a result of being part of a dynamic group of CPA firms located throughout the Atlantic Region. The ideal candidate would have successfully completed the CFE with at least two years of experience in a public accounting environment or equivalent. You have familiarity with ASPE, ASNPO, year-end engagements, and income tax returns. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Caseware and Profile are considered strong assets. Personally, you are highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You have the ability to manage deadlines and workflow. You are motivated towards opportunities of advancement and career development. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, and a positive and supportive working environment. Please send your cover letter, resume and transcript in strict confidence to: Jeremy Sanford, CPA, CA, CFP, apply@sanfordfinancial.ca Closing date: Applications must be received by Friday, October 30, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Check us out at acgca.ca

What you’ll do

Manage a variety of accounting, assurance, and tax engagements for owner-managed business clients. Build long-standing client relationships and contribute to clients’ success while taking on responsibility for engagements.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed the CFE and have at least two years of public accounting experience or equivalent. Familiarity with ASPE, ASNPO, year-end engagements, and income tax returns is expected; proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with QuickBooks, Sage, Caseware, and Profile are strong assets.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits
• Positive And Supportive Working Environment

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Assurance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Assurance
• Tax Preparation
• Public Accounting
• ASPE
• ASNPO
• Year-End Engagements
• Income Tax Returns
• Microsoft Office
• QuickBooks
• Sage
• Caseware
• Profile
• Organization
• Attention To Detail
• Deadline Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting

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