Staff Accountant, Public Accounting

Oakville, ON | In Office

Our client is an established CPA firm located in Oakville, providing personalized accounting, assurance, and tax services to privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations across a variety of industries.

Our client is an established CPA firm located in Oakville, providing personalized accounting, assurance, and tax services to privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations across a variety of industries.

The firm is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a public accounting professional looking to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to a diverse range of assurance and tax engagements, and work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will work alongside managers and partners on a variety of engagements, including audits, review engagements, compilations, financial reporting, and tax assignments. This role offers strong mentorship and the opportunity to continue building a successful public accounting career.

• Prepare compilation, review engagement, and audit working papers
• Assist with audit planning, fieldwork, testing, and completion procedures
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules under ASPE
• Prepare corporate, personal, and other tax returns
• Complete working paper files, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Perform accounting analysis and investigate discrepancies
• Assist with year-end engagements and tax planning assignments
• Communicate with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, and provide updates
  
  Support managers and partners with client engagements and special projects

• 1–3 years of public accounting experience preferred
• CPA designation in progress or successful completion of the CFE exam
• Experience with audits, reviews, compilations, and financial statement preparation
• Experience preparing corporate and personal tax returns
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and Canadian tax requirements
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication skills and a client-service mindset

• Gain broad exposure across assurance, accounting, and tax engagements
• Work directly with experienced partners and senior professionals
• Develop strong technical accounting and client management skills
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture
• Long-term career growth opportunities