About this role
Senior Accountant – Public Practice (Remote)
Firm Description
SRJ Chartered Professional Accountants is a cloud-based, fully remote accounting and tax firm serving private companies and their owners across Canada. We use modern tools to deliver bookkeeping, compilation, tax and advisory work to clients in a wide range of industries.
Vision
To be the most trusted advisor to Canadian small and medium-sized businesses by combining technology with practical, personal accounting advice.
Our Culture
We are a fully remote team. All client meetings are held virtually. We value ownership, clear communication, continuous learning and getting things right the first time.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare compilation engagements (CSRS 4200) and year-end working papers for private companies
- Prepare corporate (T2) and personal (T1) tax returns, including HST filings
- Review bookkeeping prepared by junior staff and resolve reconciliation issues
- Communicate directly with clients to gather information and explain results
- Support the manager on tax planning files and CRA correspondence
- Mentor junior accountants and review their work
A successful candidate will have
- CPA designation (or completion of the CPA Professional Education Program with the CFE written)
- 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience with private companies
- Hands-on experience preparing T2 corporate tax returns
- Working knowledge of ASPE
- Strong written and spoken English; comfortable leading client calls
- Experience with CaseWare, QuickBooks Online and TaxPrep or Profile
Nice to have
- Experience with Xero or Dext
- Exposure to US cross-border tax
- Urdu or Hindi
Software Skills Required
Microsoft 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams), QuickBooks Online, CaseWare Working Papers, TaxPrep or Profile
Job Type
Full-time, permanent. Fully remote within Canada.
Salary
$70,000 to $90,000 per year, based on experience
How to apply
Apply through this posting with your resume and a link to your LinkedIn profile.
SRJ CPA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against job applicants on any protected ground and will accommodate applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
NOTE: SRJ CPA uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen applications for this role. A person makes all hiring decisions.