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Senior Staff Accountant - Audit - Assurance - Waterloo

Job in Waterloo, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: EY
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-25
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Public Accounting, Tax Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 68000 - 82000 CAD Yearly CAD 68000.00 82000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Waterloo

The opportunity

As an Assurance Senior, you will be a professional member of our Core Audit practice. Together with our substantial investments in technology, knowledge, and learning resources for our audit professionals, you will be part of the team that delivers quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assurance Senior, you will deliver quality assurance services to our clients and their stakeholders.

  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction.
  • Proactively maintain contact with the client throughout the year.
  • Direct fieldwork daily, inform supervisors of the engagement status, and manage staff performance.
  • Adapt the audit approach to the changing client environment.
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations.
  • Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. Provide performance feedback and training, and conduct performance reviews.
  • Foster an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment. Contribute ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views.
  • Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.
  • Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills. Develop an understanding of EY's service lines and actively seek/encourage team members to contribute ideas and identify opportunities to apply the firm's services.

    • Skills and attributes for success

  • An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree
  • Progress toward Canadian CPA
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an auditor for a public accounting firm, or particular business/industry experience to meet special needs
  • 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.

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

    What we offer you

    We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.

    Plus, we offer:

  • 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

    • EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

  • Waterloo: $68,000 - $82,000

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

    To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need.

    Inclusiveness at EY

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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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