Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Senior Accountant to join our growing accounting team in Oakville. In this role, you will deliver full-cycle accounting, ASPE financial reporting, and complex tax compliance for a diverse client base of high-net-worth individuals, small-to-medium enterprises, and private corporations.

As a primary liaison for our clients and tax authorities, fluency in English is required, and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset but not required to support our international and multi-lingual client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting (ASPE)

• Prepare and review compilation engagements (Notice to Reader) and financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Prepare complex working paper files, year-end adjustments, and trial balance reconciliations.
• Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping processes and ensure client ledger integrity.

Tax Compliance (Corporate, Personal & Trust)

• Prepare and review Canadian tax returns, including Corporate (T2), Individual (T1), and Trust (T3) compliance filings.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and assist with estate/trust tax filings and corporate reorganizations where applicable.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Income Tax Act and Canadian tax legislative updates.

CRA Representation & Audit Defence

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• Efficiently handle, respond to, and resolve CRA requests, pre- and post-assessment reviews, information inquiries, and audits.
• Submit formal notices of objection, election forms, and administrative relief filings when required.

Client Relationship Management & Communication

• Act as a trusted financial advisor to owner-managed businesses and individual clients.
• Lead client meetings and communicate complex tax/accounting guidance clearly in both English and Chinese.
• Onboard new clients, assess bookkeeping workflows, and advise on optimal accounting structures.

Software & Systems Management

• Maintain full proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO) and QuickBooks Desktop.
• Utilize public accounting tax and file software (e.g., Taxprep, CaseWare/Jazzit).

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Business Administration or an equivalent degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution.
• Designation: CPA designation (or candidate near completion/enrolled in PEP) preferred.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of relevant experience in a Canadian public accounting firm.
• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese) in both written and spoken communication.
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth practical knowledge of ASPE and Canadian corporate, personal, and trust tax principles.
• Hands-on proficiency with QuickBooks (QBO/Desktop).
• Familiarity with public accounting software suite (CaseWare, Taxprep, Profile, or equivalent tools).
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent problem-solving ability, and a dedicated focus on client service.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
• Up to 20% annual bonus based on performance.
• Professional development support and CPA dues coverage.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Career development opportunities, leveraging skills in tax planning to advance career in 1-2 years.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume outlining your public accounting experience, tax preparation history, and language capabilities