Senior Accountant – Canadian Audit, Review Engagements

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🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💲 Accountant / Accounting

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Remote Accounting 24x7

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2021

🤝 B2B

💸 Finance

B2B • Finance

Remote Accounting 24x7 is a B2B provider of remote and offshore accounting and bookkeeping staff for CPA firms and accounting practices, primarily serving clients in the US and Canada. The company supplies trained and certified remote accountants, senior bookkeepers, account managers and junior bookkeepers (based in India) who deliver services such as day-to-day bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, bank and credit card reconciliation, payroll, month-end close, financial reporting, tax return support, and cloud accounting (QuickBooks Online/ Desktop). They emphasize cost savings versus hiring local staff, offer real-time overlap with client business hours, and highlight security measures (locked/monitored computers and secure processes). Remote Accounting 24x7 maintains offices in Canada and India and positions itself as an outsourcing partner that helps CPA firms scale, reduce workload, and focus on higher-value services.

📋 Description

• Complete Canadian Review Engagements under CSRE 2400 from planning through completion • Perform small and micro Audit Engagements from start to finish where applicable • Assist with or independently complete larger and more complex Audit and Review Engagements • Perform analytical, substantive, inquiry, and other engagement procedures • Identify unusual transactions, accounting issues, inconsistencies, and assurance risks • Apply professional skepticism and judgment when evaluating financial information and management explanations • Prepare clear, complete, well-organized working papers requiring minimal review comments • Complete and maintain CaseWare/Jazzit files and PEG checklists • Identify issues requiring escalation and communicate them to the engagement team • Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for Canadian private companies and not-for-profit organizations • Apply ASPE and ASNPO requirements • Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual balances • Review general ledger accounts, adjusting entries, supporting documentation, and financial information • Support engagement planning, risk assessment, completion procedures, and documentation • Communicate with clients to obtain information, resolve queries, and follow up on outstanding items • Manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and quality expectations • Work directly with Canadian CPA firms across different industries

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Canadian public accounting • Hands-on experience with Canadian Review Engagements, including CSRE 2400, is required • Audit experience is preferred; experience with both Audit and Review Engagements preferred • Experience completing small/micro Audit or Review Engagements independently • Strong understanding of CSRE 2400 and Canadian assurance practices • Working knowledge of Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), ASPE, and/or ASNPO • Experience preparing financial statements and engagement working papers • Proficiency in CaseWare/Jazzit; PEG checklists preferred • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite • QuickBooks Online or other Canadian accounting software experience is an advantage • Knowledge of internal controls and risk assessment concepts • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Professional skepticism and accounting judgment • Strong attention to detail and documentation standards • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements and deadlines • CPA/CA designation or actively pursuing CPA preferred • Experience working directly with Canadian CPA firms preferred • Experience with ASPE and ASNPO engagements preferred • Experience with not-for-profit organizations is an advantage • Stable broadband internet connection; mobile hotspot not permitted • Reliable power backup (UPS/Inverter) • Dedicated home office/workspace

🏖️ Benefits

• Permanent work from home • Five-day work week • Health insurance • Career growth opportunities • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Good work-life balance • Company-provided laptop • Ongoing professional development opportunities • Exposure to Canadian accounting and assurance standards • Flexible permanent remote work