Senior Staff Accountant - EY Private- Assurance, Toronto

About the Role As an Assurance Senior Staff Accountant, you will be a professional member of the EY Private Client Services team and work within a boutique style firm while benefiting from the global reach and resources of EY. You will deliver quality assurance services to clients and stakeholders, focusing exclusively on helping business owners and entrepreneurs take advantage of opportunities and address challenges unique to private companies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and establish expectations of value to be delivered.

Participate in performing audit procedures, especially focusing on complex and/or specialized issues.

Review corporate tax returns; identify and propose solutions to corporate tax issues.

Collaborate to plan engagement objectives and an audit strategy that complies with professional standards and appropriately addresses risk.

Understand the client’s industry and recognize key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments.

Stay informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.

Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.

Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.

Maintain cooperative relationships with other engagement teams.

Develop long-term relationships and networks both internally and externally.

Skills&Attributes for Success

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or related field.

Post‑graduate diploma or degree in Accounting preferred.

Enrolled, pursuing, or having obtained a Canadian CPA designation or reciprocal CPA/CA designation is mandatory.

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm.

Excellent project management skills.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

A dedication to teamwork and leadership.

Integrity within a professional environment.

Ideally, you’ll also have

The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic team‑oriented environment.

What we look for We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer you We offer a competitive compensation package with performance‑based rewards and a comprehensive Total Rewards program, including discretionary bonus, medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, vacation, paid personal days, and additional well‑being programs.

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry.

Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.

The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

Location&Salary Toronto: $73,000 - $92,000

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Application Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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