Are you a public accounting professional looking for a firm with both growth opportunity AND work/life balance? We are assisting our client, a boutique full‑service public accounting firm based in London, Ontario, with hiring an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join their team.
This position is suited to a designated accountant who brings strong assurance and tax expertise, along with the ability to manage files efficiently and deliver high-quality client service. The successful candidate will contribute sound judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach while supporting complex accounting engagements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support assurance engagements for a range of clients, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with industry standards.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, regularly assessing satisfaction and identifying opportunities to add value.
- Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout the year, acting as a key point of contact.
- Lead and execute fieldwork, providing regular engagement updates to leadership while managing and developing junior staff.
- Adapt audit and accounting approaches to evolving client needs and business environments.
- Apply a strong understanding of complex accounting and auditing standards to deliver practical, client-focused solutions.
- Leverage technology to enhance efficiency, support knowledge sharing, and continuously improve service delivery.
- Commit to ongoing professional development to deepen technical expertise and stay current with industry standards.
- Prepare and review notice to reader, review engagement files, financial statements, and both personal and corporate tax returns.
Requirements:
- CPA designation required.
- At least 5 years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm, including work at an Intermediate or Senior Staff Accountant level.
- Hands-on background in year-end compilation and assurance engagements.
- Strong project coordination skills with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, plus practical experience with CaseWare or comparable accounting software.
- Solid understanding of account reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close processes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act and experience applying tax strategies in diverse circumstances.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
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