Staff Accountant, Private Client Services

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

As a Staff Accountant, you will be part of a collaborative team working alongside Tax Specialists, Managers, Executive Directors and Partners to provide Canadian and U.S. personal, estate, and trust tax services for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. You will interact with clients, KPMG member firms around the world, and local colleagues while gaining exposure to a variety of technical tax matters and project coordination responsibilities.

• Work on client engagements
• Prepare Canadian and US personal, estate, and trust tax returns with accuracy and completeness
• Become part of the tax engagement team in servicing the tax planning and compliance needs of clients

At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

• Some experience in preparing Canadian and US tax returns for individuals is preferred but not required
• Completion of a post-secondary undergraduate degree
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated individual with a desire for growth
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism
• Emphasis on quality and adds value to client offerings and services
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Effectively manages conflicting demands and priorities
• Able to instill enthusiasm in others to achieve desired results
• Able to provide persuasive and self-assured responses to challenging questions
• Detail-oriented

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected annual base salary for this position is $55,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

How to apply:

Application Deadline: November 8, 2026

For an easy application process, please PDF all documents into one unlocked PDF file. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and an electronic copy of your most recent transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website. Your application can be addressed to the Hiring Manager.

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.