Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team in Mississauga, Ontario. This position is suited to someone who brings hands-on experience in Canadian public practice and is comfortable handling bookkeeping, tax preparation, and year-end accounting work with minimal day-to-day direction. The successful candidate will support a range of client files while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and delivering dependable financial reporting and compliance support.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complete bookkeeping activities for client accounts, including maintaining accurate financial records and processing routine transactions.

• Perform regular reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts to ensure balances are accurate and discrepancies are resolved promptly.

• Prepare T1 personal income tax returns with attention to current tax rules and supporting documentation requirements.

• Complete T2 corporate tax filings for a variety of clients in accordance with Canadian tax regulations and reporting timelines.

• Assemble year-end working paper files and assist in producing financial statements that are organized, accurate, and ready for review.

• Support indirect tax and regulatory filing obligations, including sales tax submissions and related compliance requirements.

• Use Quick Books and Canadian tax software to maintain client records, prepare filings, and streamline file completion.

• Work independently across ongoing bookkeeping and tax assignments while managing multiple deadlines in a public accounting environment.