Senior Accountant

Job Description

Are you a designated CPA with at least five years of public practice experience? Do you possess strong initiative, a passion for continuous learning, and a desire to thrive while doing meaningful, high-impact accounting work?

Our client is a highly respected, established mid-sized public accounting firm based in Red Deer County, Alberta. Our client has built a successful practice centered on expert knowledge, personalized guidance, and dedicated one-on-one consultations. They pride themselves on knowing their clients in a meaningful way that larger firms simply cannot replicate. Due to ongoing growth, they are seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team, offering significant room for professional advancement.

As the Senior Accountant, your primary focus will be to support clients by evaluating their financial health and business results while ensuring the utmost accuracy of their financial data.

• Engagements & Compliance: Efficiently prepare and manage complex compilation and review engagements.
• Taxation & Planning: Assist with comprehensive tax planning and the preparation of complex corporate and personal tax returns.
• Audit & Liaison: Represent clients and liaise directly with the CRA and other government bodies regarding compliance queries and audits.
• Client Relationship Management: Build, nurture, and maintain exceptional working relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Strategic Advisory: As you grow in the role, you will take on advanced consultative duties—truly understanding client needs, adding tangible value to their businesses, and serving as a trusted advisor to guide their future business transitions.

Operating from a bright, modern, open-concept office in Red Deer County, AB, the firm fosters a highly collaborative workspace. You will benefit from:

• Direct mentorship and regular one-on-one time with the firm's Partners.
• Full-circle exposure to clients across a wide array of industries, ensuring you are never siloed into a single division.
• A vibrant, team-oriented culture that celebrates success with various firm events throughout the year, including golf outings and team challenges.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Professional Designation: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience within a Canadian public accounting practice.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with industry software, including CaseWare, Sage, QuickBooks, and advanced Excel.
• Versatility: Proven ability to thrive in a multi-faceted role managing shifting priorities and diverse tasks.

Candidate Profile
Beyond technical expertise, the ideal candidate brings the following attributes:

• Independence: A proactive self-starter who takes ownership of files and drives them to completion with minimal supervision.
• Technical Depth: A solid foundation in accounting principles, tax laws, and evolving industry standards.
• Growth Mindset: A continuous desire to learn and develop through professional courses, industry insights, and mastering new technologies.
• Precision & Detail Orientation: A strong commitment to order, process, and strict deadline management, with the analytical curiosity to dig deeper and resolve complex discrepancies.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career—one that offers professional independence, direct client management, and the opportunity to provide a deeply personalized approach to diverse financial needs—this is the opportunity for you.
For immediate consideration of this exceptional opportunity, please forward your updated cv to Stephanie at sallen@klopprichards.com quoting job posting 5510.
Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest in this opportunity.