Senior Staff Accountant

Level up your accounting career with GGFL! Go beyond the numbers. At GGFL, our work is our pride, people are our strength, we embrace change and grow with it, and we work collaboratively. At GGFL, we’re not your average accounting firm. Yes, we take our work seriously (tax laws require it!), but we also believe in having fun, supporting one another, and growing together. We’re proud of what we do, energized by who we work with, and always up for embracing what’s next. We’re Ottawa’s go-to tax planning and accounting firm for successful business owners. Entrepreneurs and local leaders trust us to help them navigate complex financial territory—from audits to tax planning—with confidence, clarity, and a little bit of personality. We are seeking a detail-oriented, client-focused Senior Staff Accountant who is ready to lead assurance and advisory work. You’re confident in your skills, curious by nature, and love supporting clients (and your teammates) with creative solutions and rock-solid advice. And now, we want you to join our incredible team! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Running the show on large audit and review engagements—including designing and tweaking audit procedures Preparing engagement files, financial statements, and professional client communication Getting in on the action with tax planning for corporate clients Preparing corporate tax returns like a boss WHY JOIN US? Real impact. You’ll work directly with local entrepreneurs, making a meaningful difference in the community where you live. Your career, your way. We support your growth journey with structured development, coaching, and career pathing. CPA support that’s second to none. Paid study time, financial support, and a best-in-class pass rate. Flexible time off. Generous PTO, bonus holiday week in December, and half-day Fridays in July and August! Paid Overtime – yup, you read that right. Free onsite parking – because who wants to pay for that? What you bring to the table: 3+ years of progressive experience in a public accounting firm Strong knowledge of accounting standards and Canadian tax (CPA in progress? Even better!) Excellent written and verbal communication skills A feedback-friendly mindset and a willingness to grow A passion for helping clients thrive—and maybe even a love for spreadsheets (we won’t judge) Let’s build something great together. Apply now and bring your passion for accounting to GGFL. GGFL is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. Please contact P&[email protected] if you require accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lead large audit and review engagements, including the design of audit procedures and preparation of financial statements. Provide corporate tax planning and prepare tax returns for business clients.

Requires 3+ years of progressive experience in public accounting with strong knowledge of Canadian tax and accounting standards. A CPA designation or progress toward one is highly preferred.

• Structured development • Coaching • Career pathing • Paid study time • Financial support for CPA • Generous PTO • Bonus holiday week in December • Half-day Fridays in July and August • Paid Overtime • Free onsite parking

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Audit
• Review Engagements
• Financial Statements
• Tax Planning
• Corporate Tax Returns
• Canadian Tax Law
• Accounting Standards
• Client Communication
• Assurance
• Advisory

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine