Senior Accountant

Original job posting

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns, financial statements, and working papers for small to medium-sized businesses. They manage full-cycle accounting engagements, provide business advisory support, and mentor junior team members.

Job details

Company Description PSG CPA is a Chartered Professional Accounting firm with offices in Port Coquitlam and Surrey, BC, serving small to medium-sized businesses and individual clients. The firm provides taxation, accounting and assurance, bookkeeping, business consulting, audit, and not-for-profit reporting services. The team is known for proactive tax planning, reliability, integrity, and timely, high-quality client service. PSG CPA has built long-term relationships with its clients and continues to grow through its commitment to client satisfaction and collaborative teamwork. Role Description The Senior Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Surrey, BC. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns, financial statements, and working papers for a range of small to medium-sized businesses and individual clients. Day-to-day tasks include managing full-cycle accounting engagements, performing compilations and reviews and assisting with audits. The Senior Accountant will also provide business advisory support, identify tax planning opportunities, respond to client inquiries, and communicate complex financial information in a clear, professional manner. In addition, this role may mentor junior team members, contribute to process improvements, and support the firm’s commitment to exceptional client service. Qualifications Strong technical accounting skills, including full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, and working paper documentation. Proficiency in corporate and personal taxation, including tax return preparation, tax planning, and compliance with Canadian tax laws. CPA designation in good standing and Canadian public practice experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Canadian GAAP, professional standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to small and medium-sized businesses. Experience with assurance and related services, such as compilations, reviews, audits, and not-for-profit reporting. Solid bookkeeping and general ledger skills, including reconciliations, payroll, and handling small to medium-sized business accounts. Comfort with accounting and tax software, spreadsheets, and other digital tools commonly used in public practice. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and tax concepts to clients and colleagues. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, mentor junior staff, and build positive, long-term client relationships.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing corporate and personal tax returns, financial statements, and working papers for small to medium-sized businesses. They manage full-cycle accounting engagements, provide business advisory support, and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a CPA designation in good standing and have experience in Canadian public practice and GAAP. Strong technical skills in taxation, assurance, and bookkeeping are required along with excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Listed skills

• Payroll · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-cycle Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Corporate Taxation
• Personal Taxation
• Tax Planning
• Canadian GAAP
• Assurance Services
• Compilations
• Reviews
• Audits
• Not-for-profit Reporting
• Bookkeeping
• General Ledger
• Payroll
• Client Relationship Management
• Mentoring

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting