Staff Accountant
IPG Workforce
- Barrie, ON
- $55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Barrie, ON (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $45,000–$60,000 (commensurate with experience)About the Opportunity:
Our client, a reputable and growing public accounting firm in Barrie, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support their assurance and tax teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior accounting professional with some prior experience in public practice who’s looking to build their career in a collaborative and client-focused environment.Key Responsibilities:Assist with preparing Notice to Reader (NTR) working paper files and financial statementsPrepare T1 (personal) and T2 (corporate) tax returnsHelp with HST, T4, T5 and other regulatory filingsPerform account reconciliations and basic bookkeepingCollaborate with the team to support clients with their year-end needsCommunicate with clients to request documentation and respond to questionsSupport the team during peak tax season (February–April) with extended hours when neededQualifications:1–3 years of experience in public accountingPost-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting or FinanceWorking knowledge of Caseware, QuickBooks, Excel, and personal/corporate tax softwareBasic understanding of accounting and tax principles (ASPE, CRA compliance)Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsGood communication skills and a client-service mindsetEagerness to learn and grow within a public practice environmentWhy Join?Gain hands-on exposure to a wide variety of small business clientsWork in a team-oriented and supportive office cultureOpportunity to develop your skills across accounting, tax, and client serviceStable, in-person role with career development potentialCompetitive salary and vacation