Senior Accountant Audit

Job summary

Execute and manage audit and review engagements for public company clients, including testing controls, validating audit evidence, preparing financial statements and reports, and resolving discrepancies. Maintain client relationships, manage deadlines, mentor junior staff, support onboarding, and contribute to business development.

Job details

JOB DESCRIPTION Hybrid - 3 days in Vancouver, 2 days remote Insight Global is seeking a Senior Accountant to support audit and review engagements for public company clients for a local leading accounting and advisory firm. This individual will review financial records, test financial controls, prepare financial statements and audit reports, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. They will work directly with clients, manage multiple engagements, identify and resolve financial discrepancies, mentor junior team members, and support business development initiatives. Responsibilities: Execute audit and review engagements for public company clients Perform walkthroughs of key financial and operational processes Review and validate audit evidence across financial statement areas Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and related financial reports Investigate and resolve discrepancies within financial records Draft client correspondence, reports, presentations, and engagement summaries Support new client onboarding and file setup Manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously Build and maintain strong client relationships Mentor and coach junior accounting staff Participate in business development and client growth initiatives REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 2-4+ years of public accounting experience Experience performing audits and financial statement reviews Strong understanding of Canadian Accounting Standards (CAS, IFRS) Knowledge of US accounting and audit standards (PCAOB, US GAAP) Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE CPA Designation Vacancy Status: This posting is for a currently vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position. Please Note: We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Execute and manage audit and review engagements for public company clients, including testing controls, validating audit evidence, preparing financial statements and reports, and resolving discrepancies. Maintain client relationships, manage deadlines, mentor junior staff, support onboarding, and contribute to business development.

Requirements

Requires 2–4 or more years of public accounting experience, including audits and financial statement reviews, and a strong understanding of Canadian Accounting Standards (CAS and IFRS). Candidates should also know PCAOB and US GAAP standards and be able to manage multiple engagements; a CPA designation is preferred.

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Public Accounting
• Audit Engagements
• Financial Statement Reviews
• Canadian Accounting Standards
• IFRS
• PCAOB Standards
• US GAAP
• Financial Controls Testing
• Audit Evidence Review
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Discrepancy Resolution
• Engagement Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Staff Mentoring
• Business Development

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership