Join a Team Committed to Precision, Excellence, and Impact
At HBA Bookkeeping & Accounting Inc., we go beyond balancing numbers. We’re a trusted partner to businesses across industries, known for delivering clear, well-executed financial work grounded in accuracy, integrity, and sound judgment.
We’re the team clients rely on when the file is complex, the details matter, and the work needs to be right—not just completed. We ask deeper questions, we don’t rush to close files, and we stand behind our work.
As we grow, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who approaches their work with discipline, ownership, and a genuine respect for the craft.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you won’t just move files along—you’ll take responsibility for them. From start to finish, you’ll ensure your work is accurate, complete, and stands up to review.
- Prepare Notice to Reader financial statements and tax returns for a diverse corporate client base, including files that require deeper analysis and careful attention to detail
- Complete complex payroll with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
- Complete bookkeeping, and maintain corporate records to a consistently high standard of accuracy.
- Manage government filings, including HST, Source Deductions, EHT, and WSIB, ensuring completeness and compliance
- Communicate directly with clients and government agencies, handling questions clearly, professionally, and with confidence
- Step into client sites when needed to provide hands-on support and bring clarity to their financial processes.
- Take ownership of your files by managing timelines, anticipating issues, and resolving them proactively
- Keep managers informed with meaningful updates—not just status reports—highlighting risks and gaps early
- Support and mentor junior staff, helping them develop strong habits and a high standard of work
- Look for ways to strengthen client relationships by identifying gaps, improving processes, and adding value.
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and takes pride in producing accurate, well-prepared work—especially when files become more complex.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience
- 3–5 years of payroll, bookkeeping and accounting experience, including experience in public accounting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Experience with CRA reviews and audits
- Strong ability to interpret financial statements and complete payroll independently
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis to support financial work
- Demonstrated proficiency with CaseWare, Profile, Sage, QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, ERP systems, and Microsoft 365
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and accountability
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a fast-paced team environment
- Working knowledge of T1 personal income tax
Why Join Us?
- Work That Demands More—and Delivers More You’ll work on files that require judgment, attention to detail, and follow-through. This is not high-volume, checkbox accounting—your work will matter, and it will be carried through with care and accuracy.
- High Standards, Shared by the Whole Team You’ll be surrounded by professionals who take pride in their work, respect the process, and hold themselves accountable. We value thoroughness, not shortcuts.
- Real Ownership and Growth You won’t be siloed or limited to routine tasks. You’ll take ownership of your files, deepen your technical skills, and play a meaningful role in how work gets done.
- Straightforward, Respectful Environment We communicate clearly, support each other when needed, and trust people to do their jobs well. Strong work speaks for itself here.
- Compensation That Reflects Capability Competitive compensation based on your experience and the value you bring, supported by a competitive benefits package.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
