Posted 3 days ago
Senior Accountant
@ Millards
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Millards, a Brantford-based accounting firm founded in 1920, is hiring a Senior Accountant for full-time permanent work, primarily in-office with occasional travel. The role covers compilation and review engagements, complex tax returns and financial statements, CRA queries, and mentoring junior staff. The posting lists a salary of $70,000 to $120,000 a year, health and drug coverage, an employer-matched retirement savings plan, and CPA support.
Pay:
$70,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review engagement files, financial statements and tax returns
- Assist clients with compliance filings and CRA queries
- Support clients with day-to-day business questions
- Assist in training and mentoring junior staff
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation required
- 5-7 years post-designation public accounting experience
- Proficiency with CaseWare and Taxprep
- Strong knowledge of government taxes
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Millards
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Full company description
Since 1920, Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP has led in delivering attentive and proactive accounting services, in the Brant area and beyond. Led by exceptional and diverse partners, Millards continues to provide in-depth expertise that helps its clients achieve their potential throughout Ontario.
- LinkedIn followers
- 833
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 90
- Reported office locations
- 96 Nelson Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T5N3, CA
- Business categories
- Accounting
- Consulting
- Financial Services
- Other recorded names
- Millards
- Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP
- Specialties
- Accounting and Auditing
- Financial Planning
- Purchase & Sale of Business
- Consulting & Receivership
- Estate Planning
- Corporate & Personal Taxes
- Computerized Accounting Consultation
- Training and Support
- and Busines Valuations
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Since 1920, Millard, Rouse & Rosebrugh LLP has led in delivering attentive and proactive accounting services, in the Brant area and beyond. Led by exceptional and diverse partners, Millards continues to provide in-depth expertise that helps its clients achieve their potential throughout Ontario.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Brantford, Ontario |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1920 |
| Specialties | Accounting and AuditingFinancial PlanningPurchase & Sale of BusinessConsulting & ReceivershipEstate PlanningCorporate & Personal TaxesComputerized Accounting ConsultationTraining and Supportand Busines Valuations |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
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Full‑Time, Permanent (Existing Vacancy)
Why Choose a Career at Millards?
Here at Millards, we offer growth, respect, and work-life balance. In addition to a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a retirement savings plan, Millards provides individuals with the opportunity to grow, make their mark in accounting, and work with a firm that is highly respected both within the community and beyond.
We believe in teamwork, ongoing professional development, and efficient, professional, and excellent client service. With the majority of our CPAs and Partners having started as students with us, we are proud of the mutual loyalty that defines our culture.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Involvement with work related to engagement assignments, including review and compilation, as well as personal and corporate tax returns
- Review of working paper files, financial statements, and tax returns prepared by other staff
- Preparation and completion of complex working paper files, financial statements, and tax returns for compilation, review, and audit engagements in accordance with firm and regulatory standards
- Assisting clients with compliance filings and responding to CRA‑related queries and inquiries on government programs
- Supporting clients with day‑to‑day business queries
- Assisting in the training and mentorship of junior staff
Qualifications & other Experience
- CPA with designation is required
- Minimum of 5-7 years post‑designation experience in public accounting
- Proficiency with public accounting software such as CaseWare and Taxprep
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of government taxes
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Expected Compensation Range
- $70,000 – $120,000 annually
- Compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications. In certain situations, a candidate’s unique background or specialized expertise may warrant consideration slightly outside the posted range.
What Does Millards Offer?
- Competitive Compensation
- Competitive Benefits: Health & Drug Plan, Health Care Spending Account, employer‑matched Retirement Savings Program
- Health & Wellness Reimbursement: Annual contributions toward personal wellness initiatives
- Training and Development: Extensive support for professional growth, including CPA, LPA etc. designation and post designation support
- Company Events: Activities and events through the Millards Social Committee
- Dynamic Workplace: Be part of a team where your contributions truly matter
- Primarily in‑office role with occasional travel
Firm Overview
Founded in Brantford, Ontario in 1920, Millards has been providing accounting services for over 100 years. Our team includes nearly 100 highly skilled professionals—Partners, Associates, Senior Accountants, and support staff.
With three locations across Southern Ontario, Millards combines the independence of each office with the strength of shared expertise across the firm. We serve a diverse client base ranging from individuals and estates to professional corporations, private businesses, and agricultural operations.
Friendly, knowledgeable, and reliable—our clients trust Millards for effective and experience‑driven expertise.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume outlining how their skills meet the needs of this position.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates may be subject to background inquiries. By applying, you confirm you are eligible to work in Canada.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Millards is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Accommodations are available on request.
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Millards does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.
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