Staff Accountant – Public Accounting Firm
Location: Barrie, ON (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,000–$60,000 (commensurate with experience)

About the Opportunity:
Our client, a reputable and growing public accounting firm in Barrie, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support their assurance and tax teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior accounting professional with some prior experience in public practice who's looking to build their career in a collaborative and client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing Notice to Reader (NTR) working paper files and financial statements

• Prepare T1 (personal) and T2 (corporate) tax returns

• Help with HST, T4, T5 and other regulatory filings

• Perform account reconciliations and basic bookkeeping

• Collaborate with the team to support clients with their year-end needs

• Communicate with clients to request documentation and respond to questions

• Support the team during peak tax season (February–April) with extended hours when needed

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance

• Working knowledge of Caseware, QuickBooks, Excel, and personal/corporate tax software

• Basic understanding of accounting and tax principles (ASPE, CRA compliance)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Good communication skills and a client-service mindset

• Eagerness to learn and grow within a public practice environment

Why Join?

• Gain hands-on exposure to a wide variety of small business clients

• Work in a team-oriented and supportive office culture

• Opportunity to develop your skills across accounting, tax, and client service

• Stable, in-person role with career development potential

• Competitive salary and vacation