Experienced Auditor (CPA Candidate or CPA)Public Accounting | Hybrid | Full-Time | Thornhill, Ontario Build More Than an Audit File. Build a Career.
Are you currently working in a public accounting firm and looking for a place where your work has greater impact, your clients know your name, and your career can grow alongside the firm?
We are a rapidly growing Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) firm serving businesses across Ontario, with a recognized specialization in licensed child care organizations, owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and incorporated professionals.
As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced Auditor to join our Assurance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional with approximately 2+ years of public accounting experience who wants broader responsibilities, direct client exposure, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement.
Why Join Our Firm?
Unlike large firms where you may spend years working on a small portion of an engagement, you'll gain hands-on experience throughout the entire assurance process while working directly with partners and clients.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Lead audit and review engagements
- Develop direct relationships with business owners and management
- Participate in planning, fieldwork, completion, and financial statement preparation
- Build expertise in specialized industries including licensed child care organizations
- Receive mentoring from experienced CPAs
- Develop leadership and supervisory skills
- Grow into a senior, manager, or future leadership role as our firm continues to expand
If you enjoy public accounting but are looking for greater responsibility, recognition, and long-term growth, we'd love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and perform audit, review, and compilation engagements
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with ASPE and ASNPO
- Prepare audit working papers and supporting documentation
- Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement
- Perform analytical procedures and substantive testing
- Prepare adjusting journal entries
- Prepare corporate and personal income tax working papers
- Communicate directly with clients regarding accounting and audit matters
- Supervise and mentor junior staff, where appropriate
- Assist partners with engagement planning and client advisory services
- Ensure engagements are completed accurately and on schedule
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline
- CPA PEP enrollment or CPA designation is preferred
- Completion of CPA assurance modules is considered an asset
Experience Requirements
We are seeking candidates who have:
- Minimum 2 years of recent full-time experience in a Canadian public accounting firm
- Experience performing audit and review engagements
- Experience preparing financial statements
- Experience working with owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, or private enterprises
- Experience working under Canadian Accounting Standards (ASPE and/or ASNPO)
- Strong understanding of Canadian auditing standards
Candidates from Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, MNP, Grant Thornton, Baker Tilly, RSM, Crowe, and other public accounting firms are encouraged to apply.
Technical Skills
Experience with:
- CaseWare Working Papers
- CaseView
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- QuickBooks Online
- TaxPrep or equivalent tax software
Knowledge of any of the following is considered an asset:
- CaseWare Cloud
- Jazzit
- Xero
- Sage
- Power BI
- Microsoft Power Platform
What We're Looking For
We're searching for someone who is:
- Curious and eager to learn
- Client-focused and professional
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Able to manage multiple engagements simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently
- A collaborative team player
- Looking for a long-term career—not simply another job
Compensation & Benefits
We believe exceptional professionals deserve exceptional support.
We offer:
- Competitive annual salary of $60,000–$80,000
- Annual salary reviews based on performance
- Performance bonus opportunities
- Hybrid work environment
- Two (2) weeks paid vacation
- Five (5) paid personal days
- Health and wellness reimbursement program
- Employer-supported CPA and professional development courses
- Attendance at industry conferences and professional seminars
- Paid continuing professional education (CPE)
- Career mentoring and leadership development
- Opportunities for advancement as the firm continues to grow
- Paid CPA dues, CPA Ontario membership fees
- Paid CPA PEP tuition up to $1,000
- Paid CFE leave (upon completion of 1 full year of service through overtime conversion)
Our Culture
We believe that outstanding client service begins with an outstanding team.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, respect, continuous learning, and long-term relationships.
We're looking for professionals who want to grow with us for many years—not simply complete another busy season.
Team Events
Our team enjoys getting together throughout the year, including:
- Annual company retreat
- Professional conferences and educational events
- Birthday celebrations
- Team lunches and social outings
- Team-building activities
- Annual Christmas dinner and holiday celebration
We work hard, celebrate success together, and genuinely enjoy supporting one another.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Joining our firm means more than changing employers.
It means joining a growing practice where your ideas matter, your work is recognized, and your career progression isn't limited by organizational layers.
If you're motivated, ambitious, and committed to delivering exceptional client service, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while building a rewarding long-term career.
Apply Today
Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter describing:
- Your public accounting experience
- Types of audit and review engagements you have worked on
- Industries you have served
- Software you have used
- Your CPA status (CPA Candidate or CPA)
- Why you are interested in joining our firm
Position: Experienced Auditor (CPA Candidate or CPA)
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Thornhill, Ontario (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thornhill, ON
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
