Senior Accountant

Description:

CBM Chartered Professional Accountants LLP, a full-service professional accounting firm serving Southern Ontario for over 40 years, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Accountant to join its team. With a legacy of excellence and a strong reputation for delivering client-focused assurance, taxation, and advisory services, CBM provides a professional yet supportive environment where career growth and client impact go hand-in-hand.

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in preparing financial files, providing technical leadership, and mentoring junior staff while managing diverse client engagements. You will work closely with partners and managers, acting as a primary client contact and ensuring the highest standards of service, accuracy, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare files for corporate, individual, trust, and estate clients across diverse industries.

• Lead engagements including Compilations, Reviews, Audits, and preparation of corporate, personal, and trust tax returns.

• Participate in special consulting engagements of varying complexity.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members.

• Act as an alternate contact for clients on behalf of partners, facilitating requests, attending meetings, and ensuring responsive client communication.

• Draft, review, and finalize financial statements and tax filings in compliance with ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian tax standards.

• Ensure quality assurance, attention to detail, and timely delivery of work.

• Maintain client confidentiality and uphold professional ethics in all matters.

Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.

• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting experience.

• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, auditing, and tax compliance.

• Advanced understanding of Canadian taxation (personal, corporate, excise).

• Proficiency with CaseWare/CaseView, Jazzit, Excel, TaxPrep.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English.

• Ability to mentor, lead, and develop junior team members.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must be able to commute or relocate to Hamilton, ON before starting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary $75,000 – $100,000 annually (approx. $6250 – $8333 monthly) based on experience.

• Bonus pay opportunities.

• Group benefits package including dental, vision, and extended health care.

• Tuition reimbursement and professional membership dues fully covered.

• Flexible working hours with hybrid work model (minimum 2 days in-office).

• Vacation entitlement and paid time off.

• Professional learning and growth opportunities in a CPA-approved training office with mentorship.

• Supportive and collaborative work culture with direct partner access.

About the Company:
Founded in 1976, CBM Chartered Professional Accountants LLP has been providing assurance, taxation, and advisory services throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area for over four decades. With 40 professional staff (most CPA-designated) and 6 support staff, CBM is recognized for its client-focused service and long-standing relationships.