Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 447514

Markham, ON, CA On-Site
June 2nd, 2025
Business Services
Vaco
$ 90000.00 - 95000.00 yearly
direct hire
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About the Company? 

Our client is a consultancy firm. They are looking for a who will be responsible for supporting clients with their day-to-day and strategic financial needs. 

Why Work Here? 

  • Defined career pathway leading to Manager roles 

  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment 

  • Collaborative and supportive team atmosphere 

  • Friendly and engaging workplace culture 

 

About the Opportunity? 

Financial Accounting and Reporting 

  • Prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and compliance with ASPE, IFRS, or GAAP. 

  • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. 

  • Ensure accurate tax filings, including corporate, personal, HST, and WSIB returns. 

  • Conduct financial audits, providing clear, data-driven insights to clients. 

  • Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial assets and mitigate risk. 

Business Advisory and Strategy 

  • Provide strategic financial advice to clients, identifying opportunities for cost savings, revenue growth, and operational efficiency and to improve client profitability and cash flow. 

  • Analyse financial data to identify growth opportunities and cost-saving measures. 

  • Develop financial models for business planning, investment analysis, and risk management. 

  • Advise on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring to maximize value. 

  • Support clients in financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and capital optimization. 

  • Assist businesses in financial planning, including capital structure optimization and funding strategies. 

  • Conduct financial health assessments and risk analyses for clients. 

  • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track business success. 

Client Relationship Management 

  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships based on trust and expertise. 

  • Conduct regular financial health assessments, presenting insights in clear, actionable formats. 

  • Communicate complex financial data effectively to non-financial stakeholders. 

  • Provide ongoing support to clients during audits, financial crises, and business transformations. 

Team Leadership and Development 

  • Mentor and train junior accountants, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth. 

  • Review and approve work prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 

  • Lead teams in audit and review engagements, maintaining high client satisfaction. 

Technology and Process Improvement 

  • Implement and optimize financial software like QuickBooks, CaseWare, Xero, and ERP systems. 

  • Drive digital transformation initiatives, including automation and data analytics. 

  • Continuously evaluate and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. 

Compliance and Risk Management 

  • Ensure client compliance with financial regulations and tax laws. 

  • Conduct risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate financial exposure. 

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changing regulatory landscapes. 

Thought Leadership and Business Development 

  • Participate in networking events, seminars, and conferences to stay connected with industry trends. 

  • Support business development efforts by identifying and pursuing new client opportunities. 

  • Contribute to the firm’s knowledge base by sharing insights on emerging accounting and?consulting practices 

About You? 

  • CPA or equivalent (open to CPA in Progress if close to completion) 

  • Public Accounting experience (small firm) – open to industry candidates doing full cycle accounting 

  • Full-cycle accounting experience (setting-up corporations, payroll, WSIB Remittances, GST Remittances, Journal Entries, F/S Prep, M&A, lending/loans management, banking relationships & cash flow management) 

Salary Range? 

$90,000 - $95,000/year? 

How to Apply? 

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?  

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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