Senior Accountant role in a well-established public practice firm with varied work and sustainable hours outside busy season.
About Us
V + A Group Inc. is a well-established public practice accounting firm in Vancouver, providing assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services to private enterprises and not-for-profit organizations. We are known for delivering high-quality work and maintaining a professional, supportive team environment.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Partners and Senior Manager, Senior Accountants work collaboratively with a dedicated team of accounting and administrative professionals. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working across a range of engagements, producing accurate work, and supporting the development of junior staff pursuing their CPA designation.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and oversight of working paper files and financial statements for compilation, review, and audit engagements
- Preparation and coordination of corporate, personal, trust, and charity tax returns
- Preparation and review of GST/HST, PST, WCB, and related compliance filings
- Review and coaching of junior staff work, including staff accountants in the CPA program
- Monitoring engagement progress and managing client deadlines
- Direct communication with clients and CRA on routine matters
- Collaboration with partners and team members to resolve accounting and tax matters
About You
- Minimum 3 years of post-designation public practice experience as a Senior, with increasing responsibility across client files
- Comfortable working across assurance and tax engagements
- Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work
- Confident reviewing and guiding the work of junior staff
- Clear, professional communicator
- Well organized and able to manage multiple priorities independently
- Approaches problems thoughtfully, with a practical, solution-focused mindset
- Genuine interest in building a long-term career in public practice
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of CaseWare, Taxprep, QuickBooks, Simply Accounting, and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel)
- Experience with ASPE required; IFRS exposure considered an asset
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Coverage of professional development costs and CPA membership dues
- Fridays off during the summer months
- Support for long-term career growth and professional development
- Direct access to experienced partners with an open-door approach and clear guidance
- Free street parking or inexpensive onsite parking available
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to connect. Feel free to include a cover letter or a short statement telling us a bit about yourself and why this may be the right opportunity and timing. Thank you for your interest.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $84,000.00-$98,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you able to conveniently commute to the office location Monday-Friday?
- How many years of experience do you have working in Public Practice Accounting?
- Are you currently living locally and able to work legally in Canada without restriction?
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6
