Posted 22 days ago
Accounting Manager
@ Express Employment Professionals
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Accounting Manager (CPA) for a client, an established Chartered Professional Accounting firm. The role prepares and reviews audit, review and tax engagements, mentors junior staff and serves clients on tax and business matters. Full-time Monday to Friday with tax-season overtime; salary $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
Pay:
$80,000–$90,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review audit, review and non-assurance financial statements
- Prepare and review T2, T1, T3, T4 and T5 returns
- Review working papers and provide review notes
- Mentor junior staff on files and software
- Advise clients on tax, payroll and CRA matters
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation required
- University degree in Commerce or Accounting
- Minimum 2+ years in public accounting
- Knowledge of GAAP, tax legislation and assurance standards
- Proficiency with Caseware and Profile
- Strong client communication and problem-solving
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Commerce, Accounting |
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Express Employment Professionals
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Full company description
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 365 |
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Express Employment Professionals is hiring an Accounting Manager (CPA) for our client, a well-established and client-focused Chartered Professional Accounting firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a designated CPA who enjoys working independently, mentoring junior staff, and delivering high-quality financial and tax services to a diverse client base.
What you’ll be doing:
- Prepare and review audit and review engagements and non-assurance financial statements with appropriate disclosures
- Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), and other tax returns (T3, T4, T5, etc.)
- Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, tax legislation, and professional standards
- Review working paper files and provide detailed review notes for quality control purposes
- Mentor and support junior staff in file preparation and use of software such as Caseware and Sage
- Provide advisory support to clients on tax, payroll, CRA matters, and general business inquiries
- Assist with practice management functions, including monitoring updates to CPA standards and tax rules
- Participate in client meetings and occasional local travel as required
What we’re looking for:
- CPA designation (required)
- University degree in Commerce or Accounting
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a public accounting firm
- Strong experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
- Solid understanding of GAAP, tax legislation, and assurance standards
- Proficiency with Caseware and Profile (experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero considered an asset)
- Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail
- Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and review junior staff work
- Strong client communication and problem-solving abilities
Why you’ll love this role:
- Monday to Friday during regular business hours
- Overtime required during tax season (as needed throughout the year)
- Occasional local travel for client meetings
- Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Negotiable start date
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