Senior Accountant, Audit and Assurance - Private

Senior Accountant, Audit and Assurance – Private Company

Location of work:  Street, Surrey, BC, V3Z 1H8

Number of positions: 2

Estimated

Start Date:

October 3, 2026

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time

Wage: $80,000 – $104,000 per annum, plus annual discretionary bonus/overtime. Subject to the company’s performance review, compensation may be increased in the future.

Benefits package offered: Dental and extended health benefits, AD&D, life insurance, disability

Vacation time: 3 weeks (15 days) of paid time off per year

Language of work: English

• Planning and executing notice to reader and review engagements, including preparing financial statements in accordance with ASPE standards.
• Preparing and reviewing Canadian personal and trust tax returns.
• Understanding client businesses, identifying issues, and recommending improvements.
• Producing clear, concise reports for review by engagement managers.
• Applying technical knowledge and research to develop client and firm recommendations.
• Anticipating engagement risks and implementing appropriate solutions in collaboration with managers.
• Training, mentoring, and providing feedback to junior team members to support their development.
• Reviewing journal entries and reconciliations prepared by junior accountants for accuracy.
• Performing analyses and preparing account reconciliations as required.
• Building strong client relationships and responding promptly to requests.
• Communicating effectively with partners, managers, and other team members to ensure client expectations are met.
• Identifying new business opportunities within existing client relationships.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and firm policies.
• Coordinating complex accounting projects and collaborating with other departments as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Completion of, or currently pursuing, a CPA designation.
• At least 2 years experience working with private, owner‑managed clients in a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial accounting and Canadian tax principles.
• Experience preparing Canadian personal and corporate income tax returns.
• Demonstrated experience coaching and mentoring junior team members.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Computer software proficiency in Caseware and Tax Prep.
• Proficient in both written and verbal communication in English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi‑task and work under pressure.