Working in accounting can be no easy feat, but if your join our team, you'll be in for a treat!
About Us
We are a closely knit team that enjoys a healthy blend of working hard and enjoying each other's company.
Come to Work as a Whole Person
We operate under the belief that because most of us spend more time with each other than anyone else in our lives, we want to have fun, learn from and support each other, and, of course, have a good laugh. Because of the small size of our team, we like to foster a friendly, supportive environment where everyone feels like they come to work as a whole person, not just as an employee. That means that we encourage open communication to support our team members to the fullest, whether you're having personal or professional challenges or health issues.
Quit Working for the Weekend
Perhaps the most significant part of our culture is our four-day work weeks, which means every weekend is a long weekend. It also means that days are a bit longer, clocking in at around ten hours per day, but we're flexible about when you start and finish, within reason, as client service is our top priority.
Work Hard, Pay Harder
You'll undoubtedly flourish with our team if you have an aptitude for stellar client service, attention to detail, and daily learning of new and challenging information. We encourage personal excellence and reward it accordingly.
Now, let's chat about the role…
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our small public accounting firm. This role is ideal for a strong senior accountant or manager who enjoys working closely with clients, leading team members, and overseeing a wide range of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in managing workflow, reviewing files, supporting client relationships, and helping ensure that work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on deadline.
This role will include the following responsibilities:
- Manage and review compilation engagements, financial statements, corporate tax returns, personal tax returns, HST filings, bookkeeping files, payroll matters, and other client deliverables.
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients, responding to questions, gathering required information, and providing clear, professional guidance.
- Review working papers, reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and tax filings prepared by staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and deadlines.
- Plan, assign, and monitor work for junior and intermediate team members, ensuring priorities are clear and client deadlines are met.
- Provide coaching, training, and technical support to staff, helping them develop strong accounting, tax, and client service skills.
- Support firm leadership with workflow management, process improvements, client onboarding, and quality control initiatives.
- Communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency and other third parties as required, including responding to notices, preparing documentation, and assisting with client inquiries.
- Maintain strong relationships with business owners, individuals, and families by delivering timely, practical, and client-focused service.
Your Qualifications
- ·CPA designation is required.
- Minimum of 4 to 7 years of experience in public accounting, preferably with exposure to owner-managed businesses, professionals, individuals, and family tax matters.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and tax requirements, including corporate tax, personal tax, HST, payroll, and general bookkeeping principles.
- Experience reviewing compilation engagements, corporate year-end files, and personal tax returns.
- Proficiency with accounting and tax software commonly used in public practice, such as CaseWare, TaxCycle, QuickBooks Online, Sage, Xero, Microsoft Excel, and related tools.
- Strong file management, organization, and deadline-management skills, especially during busy season.
We also offer:
- Competitive salary - as we stated before, hard work yields rewards in our organization, like remote work opportunities and annual raises and bonuses for stellar performance.
- Benefits - don't expect a deduction on your salary because we pay for your benefits, including dental, vision and medical care, amongst many other offerings.
- Flexible schedule - we are happy to meet your needs so long as your work is executed and completed promptly and satisfactorily. Need to run and pick up your kid? Maybe duck out for a quick medical appointment? No problem, just let us know the amount of time you'll need and, if necessary when the time missed will be made up, and you're good to go!
Pay: $80,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitby, ON L1N 4L1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Public Accounting: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person
