Senior Accountant - Quality

Senior Accountant - Quality Compensation: Range $75,000 - $85,000/year Overview Smythe LLP is seeking an Audit Quality Specialist to support our Assurance practice in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone with a strong audit foundation who enjoys technical research, process improvement, and collaborating with teams across the firm. Working closely with partners, managers, and engagement teams, you will help support the firm’s quality management processes, contribute to internal training and guidance materials, and assist with monitoring compliance with professional standards and internal policies. Our Firm Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Langley. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation, insolvency and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks. The firm’s diverse team comprises over 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together to achieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providing expertise and delivering enduring value to our clients. The Opportunity This is a great opportunity for an assurance professional looking to move into a more specialized and technical role within public practice. You will gain exposure to firm-wide initiatives, audit methodology, quality management processes, and professional standards while working alongside experienced leaders across the Assurance group. The role offers variety, visibility, and the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that directly support engagement quality and the continued growth of the firm. Your day-to-day * Support the ongoing maintenance and improvement of the firm’s quality management processes and internal policies * Assist with internal file inspections and quality review procedures * Help develop and maintain templates, guidance documents, and technical resources for Assurance teams * Support engagement teams with audit methodology and compliance-related questions * Monitor updates to accounting and assurance standards and assist with communicating changes internally * Assist with the preparation and delivery of internal training sessions and technical presentations * Identify opportunities to improve processes, consistency, and efficiency across the practice * Participate in special projects and firm-wide quality initiatives * Collaborate with partners, managers, and staff across multiple service areas What we’re looking for * CPA designation or working toward completion of the CPA program * 3 to 5 years of public practice audit or assurance experience * Strong understanding of Auditing Standards and financial reporting frameworks (such as ASPE, ASNPO, ASPP, and IFRS) * Interest in audit quality, professional standards, technical research, and process improvement * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams * Experience with CaseWare and audit methodology tools is considered an asset What Smythe offers At Smythe, we strive to offer a competitive salary and benefits package that accurately reflects our people’s values and ambitions. We prioritize professional development and have fostered a dynamic and progressive work culture. As a firm, our focus is on collaboration and building personal relationships with clients, mentors and peers. Learn more about what you can expect from Life at Smythe by visiting our website (www.smythecpa.com) and following us on Instagram (@lifeatsmythe) and LinkedIn (Smythe LLP).

The Senior Accountant will support the firm's quality management processes, internal policies, and audit methodology. They will also assist with internal file inspections, technical research, and the delivery of internal training sessions.

Candidates must hold or be working toward a CPA designation with 3 to 5 years of public practice audit or assurance experience. A strong understanding of auditing standards and financial reporting frameworks is required.

• Professional development • Dynamic work culture

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• Audit
• Assurance
• Quality management
• Technical research
• Process improvement
• Compliance
• Financial reporting
• CaseWare
• Audit methodology
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• CaseWare Software Applications
• Technical Presentations
• Technical Research
• Organizational Skills
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Auditing Standards
• Certified Public Accountant
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Financial Statements
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Interpersonal Communications
• Quality Management
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Process Improvement
• Detail Oriented

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Quality Assistant Manager
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine