Accounting Associate

About Grewal Guyatt

Grewal Guyatt LLP is a leading professional services firm based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, providing Accounting and Assurance, Tax Advisory, Business Valuations, Transaction Advisory, Litigation Support, and U.S. Tax services. Over the past decade, the firm has experienced exponential growth, establishing itself as one of the premier professional services firms in the Greater Toronto Area. We serve a diverse client base including high-net-worth families, real estate developers, manufacturing and distribution businesses, farming operations, software development companies, professionals, nationally recognized organizations, professional athletes, and not-for-profit entities.

Our continued success is driven by our people. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive workplace where employees are empowered to build rewarding careers, expand their expertise, and develop into future leaders. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing professional development, and a culture built on respect, approachability, and an open-door philosophy.

About the Role

The Senior Accounting Associate will support compilation engagements and complex tax filings. This role involves managing client files from setup through completion, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with firm methodologies. You may occasionally assist with review engagements and relevant tax filings as part of a larger group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagements and related tax filings, including corporate, personal, trust, and partnership income tax returns, as well as T4, T4A, NR4, T5, T5001 Tax Shelter Slips, and GST/HST returns.
• Prepare review engagements, particularly those that form part of larger corporate group engagements, by coordinating planning, execution, communication, and completion across multiple related entities while ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to professional standards.
• Ensure engagements are completed on time and within budget.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries and information requests from the Canada Revenue Agency and other tax authorities.
• Train, mentor, and develop Associates and Co-op students by providing technical guidance, coaching, and constructive feedback.
• Meet individual billable hour targets while contributing to the overall profitability, efficiency, and success of the firm.
• Manage multiple concurrent assignments efficiently.

Requirements

• Education background in accounting and/or a related field, with 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Currently pursuing or actively working toward Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Strong technical skills in accounting, auditing, asset depreciation, tax, and bookkeeping.
• Experience preparing T1, T2, T3, and other tax forms is mandatory.
• Solid technical background in Canadian Income Tax.
• Experience with CaseWare and CCH (Tax Prep) considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $80,000–$100,000 CAD.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee-appreciation paid days off.
• Annual performance-based bonuses.
• Client and employee referral programs.
• Competitive vacation policy.
• Meaningful career growth opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development.

Schedule

Hybrid – four (4) days in office, one (1) day remote.