Staff Accountant

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a dynamic learning environment to begin your mastery of Financial/Tax Reporting? Ready to take charge of financial accuracy while tackling complex challenges?

Join CBM, where you'll work with a team known for its personal and practical approach, ensuring satisfactory and long-term client service. This role is your first step toward firm leadership, offering the mentorship and exposure needed to grow into a future manager.

If your answer is "Yes," and you have solutions, keep reading

About CBM

Founded in 1976, CBM provides a practical combination of assurance, taxation, and advisory services for clients in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Our Culture

• We maintain an intimate, two-location environment where everyone knows each other. We believe in an open door policy where communication is encouraged no matter your level within the firm, fostering a collaborative and flat organizational structure.
• We pride ourselves on our level of service and professionalism. Facilitate requests and attend meetings, ensuring clients feel appreciated and heard.
• We focus on building enduring relationships with our clients by providing personalized and practical long-term service.

The Role

As a Staff Accountant, you will gain professional experience by working closely with managers and firm leaders. You will primarily prepare various financial and tax file types while learning the foundational skills necessary to progress within the firm.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Prepare diverse client files across corporate, individual, and estate clients in various industries and at varying levels of complexity.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of engagements, including Compilations, Reviews, Audits, Personal/Corporate/Trust Tax Returns, as well as special consulting engagements.
• Learn and adhere to high standards of attention to detail, quality of work, and professionalism as a core expectation of client service.
• Actively learn from Managers and other firm leaders with the goal of developing into a Senior Accountant role.
• Handle administrative duties related to client service, including record pick-up, drop-off, and internal coordination as required.

We offer

· Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

· Performance-based annual bonus

· Vacation entitlement (please inquire for specifics)

· Extensive learning opportunities

· Career development: CPA-approved training office (External Audit Program), CPA membership dues paid, and tuition reimbursement for approved courses

· Flexible working hours[MOU1]

· Group benefits plan

· Regular full-time position based on 40 hours of work per week (Monday-Friday) with extended hours during the busy season

· Hybrid work – minimum 2 in-office days a week

Qualifications

The Candidate Must-Have Skills and Core Competencies

• Minimum of 1 year of recent Public Accounting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong technical skills in accounting, auditing, and tax compliance.
• Proficient with CaseWare/Caseview, Jazzit, Excel, and TaxPrep.
• Foundational knowledge of Canadian tax (personal, corporate, excise) and/or Canadian GAAPs (ASPE and ASNPO).
• Ability to reliably commute to Hamilton, ON L8N 1L3 or plan to relocate before starting work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Professional working proficiency in English).
• Demonstrated commitment to attention to detail and consistent high quality of work.
• High level of professionalism and client service orientation.

Interview Process (2-3 weeks)

· Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.

· Pre-screening.

· Virtual interview or In-person interview with the HR team.

· Technical second interview.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application

How to Apply (choose one):

· Apply directly via our job portal: Job link to apply:

· Email your cover letter and resume in confidence to the attention of Rain Yuro ), referencing "Senior Staff Accountant" in the subject line.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application

Our Commitments

CBM is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that values every individual's unique perspective, background, and abilities. We welcome applications from candidates from different backgrounds, expertise, personalities, talents, and ideas. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during recruitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Work Location: In person