Senior Staff Accountant (Audit & Assurance)

Job description

Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Professional Accountants (C&B) are a dynamic and entrepreneurial accounting firm that offers many professional services to local small and medium sized businesses. The firm and partners are proud members of the York Region community, and actively seek others to join the firm that value working in the community where they live.

Recipients of numerous local awards over the years including “Reader’s Choice Award” for many years, and “Professional Services Business of the Year” by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (twice!).

We foster a supportive, family-like work culture where every team member is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. Our dynamic environment promotes continuous learning, collaboration, and mutual trust.

As C&B continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Staff Accountant specializing in Assurance.

Before applying for this exciting opportunity, consider the following:

  • Are you passionate and enthusiastic to work in public accounting?
  • Are you looking for a company highly integrated in the local community?
  • Do you want to be part of a highly functioning accounting firm that works hard and plays hard?
  • Do you thrive in smaller teams?
  • Do you have proven success with Assurance?
  • Do you have demonstrated experience with a variety of client types, including corporations, individuals, partnerships and trusts, both profit and not-for-profit?

Are you experienced with:

  • Preparation of Compilation Engagement?
  • Preparation of Review Engagements?
  • Planning & execution of Audit Engagements?
  • Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns?

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Working closely with the partners, managers and other staff on audit, tax and other engagements
  • Preparing assurance files (audits and reviews) to be submitted to the partners for review
  • Assist Senior Accounting team with overflow of Compilation Engagement, HST, T1’s and T2’s
  • Perform technical research, developing and documenting advisory recommendations
  • Technical understanding and application of accounting and audit standards
  • Managing multiple client relationships and understanding their unique business requirements
  • Full cycle accounting functions

Competencies

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple client files simultaneously
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong technical aptitude and experience with accounting-related software

Requirements

  • CPA/CA designation however will consider candidates with relevant and equivalent education and or experience
  • 3 to 5 years experience in public accounting
  • Minimum 2 years experience working on assurance files; particularly completing small business assurance files from front to back
  • Minimum 2 years experience with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) within Ontario and Canada
  • Full cycle bookkeeping experience is an asset
  • Use of own vehicle to use on company business preferred (extremely minimal local travel may be required on occasion)
  • Available to work overtime and excess hours during peak tax season

    Chaggares and Bonhomme is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Please let HR know if you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.

    As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit a Police Criminal Record Check upon hire, deemed satisfactory by the Firm.

    We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies, please.

    To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

    Why Work Here:

    • Hybrid Environment (2 days remote per week)
    • Flexible Time
    • Fun Team Days
    • Opportunity to progress your career
    • Competitive Salary based on experience
    • Discretionary Bonus

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent