Senior Staff Accountant

Crowe Soberman

Senior Staff Accountant delivering audit, advisory, and tax services at Toronto accounting firm. Preparing financial statements, engagements, and tax returns while supervising junior staff.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit, review, compilation, and tax services, with a strong understanding of Canadian Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Capable of managing multiple engagements while training and supervising junior staff effectively.

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CPA, CA DesignationAudit EngagementsTax Returns PreparationCaseWare ExperienceCanadian Auditing Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationAudit PlanningCompilation EngagementsReview EngagementsTax PreparationGAAP UnderstandingCAS KnowledgeCSRE 2400 KnowledgeAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsClient Service SkillsAbility to PrioritizeSupervision Skills

Tools & Technologies

CaseWareCaseViewTaxPrepMS WordMS ExcelMS Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA, CA Designation

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingCanadian TaxationAudit StandardsReview EngagementsCompilation Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and prepare time budgets for review and audit engagements for Manager and/or Partner approval
Prepare financial statements, required notes, and year-end letters
Ensure planned procedures are completed according to firm policies and Canadian standards
Clear queries and outstanding points satisfactorily
Plan audits and complete high-risk sections of files
Complete compilation and review engagements
Train and supervise junior staff on audit engagements
Prepare corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns
Review significant assurance engagement findings or accounting and presentation questions with the Manager or Partner and suggest resolutions
Manage multiple engagements or assignments simultaneously
Deliver audit, review, compilation, and tax services to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least three years’ experience in a public accounting firm
University degree
Completion of or close to completion of CPA, CA designation
At least two years of practical experience in public practice
Experience with audit, review, compilation, and tax engagements
Experience with CaseWare, CaseView, TaxPrep, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
Knowledge of Canadian Standard on Review Engagements (CSRE 2400)
Solid knowledge of Canadian taxation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously
Excellent client service skills and ability to understand clients’ businesses
Comfortable making contact with clients
Able to require little supervision on routine tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Convenient work location accessible by public transit
Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
Equal opportunities employer
Inclusive workplace free of barriers
Accommodation provided in all parts of the hiring process