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Senior Staff Accountant


Job Location:

Milton - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 100000
Experience Required: 4-5years
Posted: 27 August 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our Client: We are recruiting multiple Staff Accountants Audit on behalf of a respected boutique CPA public accounting firm located in downtown Milton. The firm has supported small to mid-sized businesses across the Greater Toronto Area for many years providing accounting assurance tax bookkeeping and business advisory services.

Why Join Them

This is an excellent opportunity to join a close-knit high-performing team that values collaboration professional growth and work-life balance. Our client fosters a culture of continuous learning respect and excellence and is committed to both client and employee success.

Unlike larger firms where responsibilities are highly specialized team members gain hands-on experience across assurance tax advisory and accounting engagements while working directly with business owners management teams boards of directors and charitable organizations.

Location: Milton Ontario (In Person Only)

Salary: $90000$100000

Employment Type: Full-Time Monday to Friday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

During tax season: Additional hours including a half day every Saturday in March and April may be required. Any overtime or banked time will be handled in accordance with applicable employment standards and firm policy.

About the Role

As a Staff Accountant Audit you will perform accounting assurance and tax work with a focus on executing audit review and compilation engagements for small to mid-sized businesses owner-managed businesses corporations sole proprietorships not-for-profit organizations and registered charities. You will play a key role in client communication tax filings and financial analysis. As you build experience and trust within the firm you may also gain exposure to business consulting and advisory projects in areas such as tax planning estate planning and business acquisitions and dispositions. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment and is ready to take the next step in their public accounting career.

Responsibilities
  • Plan execute and complete audit review and compilation engagements.
  • Prepare adjusting journal entries and year-end entries.
  • Serve as the primary contact between clients client staff and firm personnel.
  • Prepare personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns as well as charity and not-for-profit reporting requirements where applicable.

Requirements
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business with an accounting focus.
  • CPA designation (or close to completion) strongly preferred.
  • 35 years of experience in public practice preferably with owner-managed clients.
  • Hands-on experience with audits reviews and compilations.
  • Strong working knowledge of Canadian tax laws and compliance standards.
  • Proficiency with Caseware QuickBooks and/or Sage (Simply Accounting).
  • Familiarity with tax software (e.g. Cantax) is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed during peak periods.

Benefits
  • Collaborative team-oriented work culture in a boutique firm environment.
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and long-term stability.
  • Full benefits package including:
  • Extended health care
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Other companies may call this role
  • General Accountant
  • Chartered Accountant
  • Assurance Accountant
  • Public Practice Accountant

If your experience aligns with this role we encourage you to apply to learn more.

After the prospective employer extends a conditional offer of employment we may ask the successful candidate to consent to employment verification and a criminal record check relevant to the responsibilities of the position. We complete these checks on behalf of the prospective employer and any information obtained will be assessed in accordance with applicable law.

We may use artificial intelligence during certain parts of the recruitment process to screen assess or select applicants. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We thank everyone who applies. We are committed to communicating quickly often and well and we will contact all applicants within five business days. No phone calls please. IND1



Required Skills:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business with an accounting focus. CPA designation (or close to completion) strongly preferred. 35 years of experience in public practice preferably with owner-managed clients. Hands-on experience with audits reviews and compilations. Strong working knowledge of Canadian tax laws and compliance standards. Proficiency with Caseware QuickBooks and/or Sage (Simply Accounting). Familiarity with tax software (e.g. Cantax) is an asset. Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and maintain high attention to detail. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team. Willingness to work overtime as needed during peak periods.


Required Education:

Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting or business with an accounting focus.