Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

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: $90,000?$100,000

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.
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