Job Description

CPA Plus is a fast-growing cloud based Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) firm focused on providing the best accounting and tax solutions to our clients while maintaining exceptional client service.

Our Laperriere office is currently looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to grow our tax and bookkeeping team. The successful candidate will be a qualified CPA with a desire to join a dynamic, growing firm. The candidate will own the following responsibilities:

Complete monthly, quarterly and annual bookkeeping for clients in Quickbooks Online and Quickbooks Desktop Prepare Compilation Engagement Reports for small businesses Prepare corporate tax returns Prepare government filings (payroll, GST/HST, WSIB, EHT) Preparation of T4 and T5 slips Developing and documenting procedures and workflows, which will be used by other staff members Support and train junior staff members Reviewing junior staff's work Provide excellent client service Manage tax compliance needs of clients Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge Identifying, researching and solving technical accounting and tax related issues Respond to various queries and requests from clients

About You

Personable - You are personable and have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Curious - You are a quick learner and not afraid to explore new ways in solving problems Accountable - You are not afraid to take full responsibility to ensure the quality of your work is high and are able to work with tight deadlines while at the same time handling and prioritizing many work assignments at once. You are also not shy in working outside normal working hours to provide the best customer service to the clients Tech Savvy - You have an eagerness to explore new technology and implement them effectively Independent - You are comfortable with a team and independently with no supervision. You are also comfortable working from home and remain focused in an independent work environment. Growth Mentality - We want you to feel that you own your job and this is not just another job you clock-in and clock-out. We are looking for individuals that have leadership quality.

Qualification & Skills

CPA, CA, CGA, or CMA designation or significant process toward obtainment of designation Minimum of 3 years of recent Canadian Public Accounting experience Minimum of 2 years experience in a bookkeeping role Strong Canadian ASPE knowledge Good working knowledge of tax software Good working knowledge of Quickbooks Online and Quickbooks Desktop Strong financial acumen and analytical skills Detail oriented, organized and able to meet tight deadlines Excel and MS Office with a high proficiency level QuickBooks Advanced Accreditation preferred Experience with other cloud-based accounting apps (i.e. Dext, Hub Doc, Pro Tax) preferred

Working With Us

We provide the flexibility for our staff to work remotely Continuous education is encouraged. We provide the opportunity for staff to spend time learning new sets of knowledge that can help with their role and their career path
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1Z 7T1

Application deadline: 2025-07-31
Expected start date: 2025-09-01