Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Language: Professional proficiency in English, written and spoken

Duration: 3-month Contract opportunity. Potential for extension to permanent if located in Ottawa

Background Check Requirement: Criminal background check and professional references required

 

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established public accounting firm in Ottawa that is seeking a Senior Accountant, Assurance to step into a key role within a growing team. The team is looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of assurance files while supporting junior staff.

 

Reporting to a collaborative Manager and Partner, you will act as the bridge between leadership and three junior team members. This role is central to keeping engagements on track, maintaining high technical standards, and ensuring a balanced workflow within a supportive, mentorship-driven environment.

 

What’s In It for You

This firm offers the structure of public accounting with a more balanced and flexible approach. You will join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and professional growth, without the expectation of extreme busy season hours. With strong leadership support, profit sharing, summer Fridays off, and flexibility around hybrid work, this is an environment where you can continue developing your career while maintaining balance.

 

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll complete assurance and accounting engagements independently, including audits, reviews, and related documentation.
• You’ll prepare and assemble working paper files and questionnaires using a paperless infrastructure.
• You’ll delegate tasks to junior staff,  providing guidance where needed.
• You’ll identify and resolve technical accounting issues to ensure files are completed accurately and efficiently.
• You’ll contribute to personal and corporate tax filings during peak periods.
• You’ll act as a key intermediary between the Manager and junior team, helping manage workflow and engagement progress.

 

Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of public accounting assurance experience, including independent file preparation.
• CPA exams completed or in final stages, Canadian CPA path required.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP, IFRS exposure is an asset.
• Proficiency with CaseWare and TaxCycle or TaxPrep.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while supporting and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment.

 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.