Company Description Awerix CPA Professional Corporation is a Chartered Professional Accounting firm based in the Greater Toronto Area, serving owner-managed businesses, private companies, high-net-worth individuals, and non-profit organizations. The firm is known for delivering professional, well-organized services with strong attention to quality and detail. Its diverse team brings a range of backgrounds, experiences, and skills, all focused on building a better tomorrow for clients and employees through ethical and responsible practice. Awerix’s approach combines accounting, assurance, and business advisory expertise with strategic, innovative thinking to help clients build sustainable, thriving businesses in a complex and dynamic environment.
Role Description The Senior Staff Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Vaughan, ON. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial statements, working papers, and account reconciliations for a variety of clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing year-end files and compilations, assisting with assurance engagements, preparing corporate and personal tax returns, and supporting tax planning initiatives. The Senior Staff Accountant will also analyze financial data, identify issues and opportunities, communicate findings to managers and partners, and contribute to process improvements. In addition, this role involves collaborating with team members, maintaining accurate documentation, meeting deadlines, and providing responsive, high-quality service to clients.
Qualifications
- Strong technical accounting skills in financial reporting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and working paper preparation.
- Experience with assurance engagements, including compilations, reviews, and audits for private companies and non-profit organizations.
- Knowledge of corporate and personal tax, including preparation of returns, tax compliance, and support for tax planning strategies.
- Proficiency with accounting and tax software, as well as Microsoft Excel and other common office applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to clients and colleagues.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional accounting designation (CPA) or enrollment in the CPA program, with relevant public practice experience in Canada.
- Familiarity with owner-managed businesses and private company environments; experience in the Greater Toronto Area market is an asset.
- Commitment to ethical conduct, client service excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.
