Senior Accountant (Remote Public Practice Contract)

Senior Accountant or Manager (Remote Public Practice Contract)

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant or Manager to step in immediately and help manage a high volume of work. This is a fully remote contract opportunity (Mountain Time Zone) with an urgent start, ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on file work and can hit the ground running. There is also longer-term potential to transition into partnership, but the immediate priority is supporting the team and reducing backlog.

Your success will be defined by your ability to:
  • Step in quickly to prepare compilation engagements (primary focus)
  • Review and provide quality control and practical guidance to junior staff on file work
  • Support tax (T2) work and limited review engagements
  • Assist with file preparation as needed to help clear backlog and meet tight timelines
  • Handle a high volume of files efficiently and keep engagements moving to completion
  • Communicate effectively with the owner on priorities, progress, and timelines
Your strengths include:
  • Strong public practice experience with a focus on compilation and reviews
  • Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
  • High level of productivity, efficiency, and attention to detail
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and good professional judgment
  • Experience with CaseWare and tax software (ProFile preferred)
  • Comfortable working through complex or unclean client data
  • Adaptable, self-directed, and solutions-oriented mindset
If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly to Raymond Luu.

Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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