Pay: CA$65,000.00 - CA$75,000.00 per year
Job description:
Account Supervisor – Public Accounting (Audit & Review Focused)
St. Catharines, ON
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Full-Time | In-person
Hired by Express Employment Professionals on behalf of our client
Express Employment Professionals is recruiting an Account Supervisor for a thriving medium-sized regional public accounting firm in St. Catharines, ON. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced public accountant ready to step into a leadership role, guide engagements, mentor junior staff, and make a meaningful impact in a GAAP-focused environment.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Engagement Leadership
- Lead audit engagements, from simple to complex, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Prepare and review compilation, review, and Notice to Reader (NTR) engagement files.
- Take ownership of specific audit or review areas.
Team Mentorship & Development
- Review junior staff work and provide constructive feedback.
- Support professional growth of team members through guidance and coaching.
- Participate in training initiatives and firm-wide committees.
Client & Firm Contribution
- Collaborate with management to improve internal processes.
- Contribute to firm initiatives, networking events, conferences, and client interactions.
- Turn financial information into meaningful insights for clients of varying sizes.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of public accounting experience.
- Demonstrated audit experience, including independently leading engagements.
- Experience in GAAP-focused environment (IFRS not required).
- CPA designation (or in progress).
- Experience preparing compilation/assembly files and review engagement files (simple to complex).
- Experience reviewing junior staff work and providing feedback.
- Exposure to preparing or reviewing Notice to Reader (NTR) engagements.
- Demonstrated involvement in training, process improvement, or internal initiatives.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Profile of Success
- Natural leader passionate about mentoring and guiding a team.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent at building client relationships and collaborating across teams.
- Committed to professional development and continuous learning.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary with flexible pay for performance; extra hours are paid bi-weekly.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, RRSP matching, and wellness days.
- CPA’s receive 3 weeks of paid vacation.
- Professional development through mentorship, ongoing training, and career-propelling certifications.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options, summer Fridays off, and occasional in-person client visits.
- Collaborative, supportive, and casual work environment that values balance and personal well-being.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Apply today and grow with us!
We are committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities at every stage of the selection process. Please let us know if you require any accommodations when applying.
Send your resume to: Mikayla.mcmullen@expresspros.com
Work Location: In-person
Express Employment Professionals (Guelph) is a licensed Temporary Help Agency operating in compliance with the Ontario Employment Standards Act, Pay Transparency requirements (effective January 1, 2026), the Ontario Human Rights Code, and all Temporary Help Agency regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and expressly do not require “Canadian experience.” Applicants are advised that artificial intelligence tools may be used to support initial screening, assessment, or selection. Express provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process upon request. This posting and any associated applicant information will be retained for three years in accordance with provincial regulations.