Senior Accountant (Remote Public Practice Contract)

Job summary

Prepare compilation engagements and support tax and limited review work while helping clear a high-volume backlog. Review junior staff files, provide practical guidance, manage engagement timelines, and communicate priorities and progress to the owner.

Job details

Senior Accountant or Manager (Remote Public Practice Contract) Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to step in immediately and help manage a high volume of work. This is a fully remote contract opportunity (Mountain Time Zone) with an urgent start, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on file work and can hit the ground running. There is also longer-term potential to transition into partnership, but the immediate priority is supporting the team and reducing backlog. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Step in quickly to prepare compilation engagements (primary focus) Review and provide quality control and practical guidance to junior staff on file work Support tax (T2) work and limited review engagements Assist with file preparation as needed to help clear backlog and meet tight timelines Handle a high volume of files efficiently and keep engagements moving to completion Communicate effectively with the owner on priorities, progress, and timelines Your strengths include: Strong public practice experience with a focus on compilation and reviews Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision High level of productivity, efficiency, and attention to detail Strong technical accounting knowledge and good professional judgment Experience with CaseWare and tax software (ProFile preferred) Comfortable working through complex or unclean client data Adaptable, self-directed, and solutions-oriented mindset If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly to Raymond Luu. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca more information!

What you’ll do

Prepare compilation engagements and support tax and limited review work while helping clear a high-volume backlog. Review junior staff files, provide practical guidance, manage engagement timelines, and communicate priorities and progress to the owner.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong public practice experience, particularly in compilations and reviews, and be able to work independently and productively in a remote setting. They should bring sound technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, adaptability, and experience with CaseWare and tax software, preferably ProFile.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Compilation Engagements
• Review Engagements
• Tax Preparation
• T2 Tax Work
• Quality Control
• Staff Guidance
• File Preparation
• Public Practice Accounting
• Technical Accounting
• Professional Judgment
• CaseWare
• ProFile
• Remote Work
• Data Analysis
• Time Management
• Client Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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