Staff Accountant

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Staff Accountant </strong>– Public Accounting</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Brampton, ON Work </p><p><strong>Model:</strong> On-site Employment </p><p><strong>Type:</strong> 6-Month Contract</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>Our Brampton-based client, a public accounting firm, is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join their growing practice on a 6-month contract with strong potential for permanent hire. This role offers hands-on exposure to a variety of assurance, tax, and compilation engagements, working closely with Managers and Partners across a diverse client portfolio.</p><p><br /></p><p>This opportunity is ideal for someone early to mid-career who is pursuing their CPA designation and looking to build a strong foundation in public accounting.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong><br /></strong></p><p><strong>Tax Compliance & Preparation</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare T1 personal income tax returns, including employment, self-employed, and investment income</li><li>Prepare T2 corporate income tax returns for owner-managed businesses</li><li>Assist with tax planning and year-end tax filings</li><li>Review CRA correspondence and assist with responses and follow-ups</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Engagements</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Compilation Engagements (formerly Notice to Reader) including working papers and financial statements</li><li>Assist with engagement review, including file preparation and testing</li><li>Prepare adjusting journal entries and year-end working papers</li><li>Draft financial statements and supporting schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Accounting & Client Support</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Prepare bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist clients with bookkeeping clean-up and year-end adjustments</li><li>Support Partners and Managers with ad hoc accounting and client projects</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline</li><li>1–3 years of experience in public accounting (co-op or internship experience considered)</li><li>Exposure to T1 and T2 tax preparation</li><li>Working knowledge of Compilation Engagements (NTR) and ASPE</li><li>Strong Excel skills; experience with CaseWare, TaxPrep, Profile, or similar software is an asset</li><li>Able to manage multiple files and deadlines in a client-service environment</li><li>Actively pursuing or planning to pursue the CPA designation</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Why Join This Firm</strong></p><ul><li>6-month contract with clear path to permanent employment</li><li>Competitive hourly compensation with overtime opportunities during busy season</li><li>Broad exposure across tax, compilation, and assurance engagements</li><li>Collaborative, team-oriented public practice environment</li><li>Stable Brampton-based firm with a strong local client base</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></p></p>