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Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will lead accounting and assurance engagements, including the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns. They will also mentor junior staff and communicate directly with clients to resolve reporting matters.

  • On-site
  • Vaughan, ON
  • Posted Jul 22, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 30, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

A progressive accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its team. This role is ideal for professionals looking to broaden their experience across accounting, assurance, and tax while working closely with clients and senior leadership in a supportive environment. About the Role Reporting to the management team, you will play a key role in delivering accounting and assurance engagements for a diverse client base. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries while mentoring junior staff and developing the technical and leadership skills needed for future career advancement. What You'll Do Prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and tax returns Lead engagements from planning through completion with minimal supervision Mentor and support junior team members on client files Communicate directly with clients to resolve accounting and reporting matters Assist managers with engagement planning, budgeting, and workflow management Research and resolve technical accounting and tax issues Contribute to continuous process improvements and quality initiatives What You'll Bring CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program 3-5+ years of public accounting experience Experience preparing financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns, and assurance engagements Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills Excellent communication and client service abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Experience working with private company clients is considered an asset Why Join This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative public accounting firm that invests in its people and promotes from within. You'll receive mentorship from experienced leaders, gain broad exposure across client engagements, and enjoy a supportive team culture with clear opportunities for long-term career growth.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant will lead accounting and assurance engagements, including the preparation and review of financial statements and tax returns. They will also mentor junior staff and communicate directly with clients to resolve reporting matters.

Requirements

Candidates must have a CPA designation or be enrolled in the CPA program with 3-5+ years of public accounting experience. Proficiency in preparing financial statements, corporate and personal tax returns, and assurance engagements is required.

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Financial Statement Preparation
  • Tax Returns
  • Assurance Engagements
  • CPA Designation
  • Public Accounting
  • Client Service
  • Mentoring
  • Engagement Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Workflow Management
  • Technical Accounting Research
  • Analytical Skills
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Communication Skills

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Consulting

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Sep 30, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level