Second Staff Accountant, Audit - Private Enterprise

Second year Staff Accountant, Audit - Private Enterprise

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Overview
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

What You Will Do
Our team of professionals helps our clients manage risk so they can focus on their core business. By intimately understanding each client’s business, we convert information into insights to uncover hidden opportunities to improve client efficiency and performance.

• Conduct external financial statement audits for private, not‑for‑profit and public sector entities
• Apply firm audit methodologies and accounting practices at entity engagements.
• Perform financial and systems analysis, document findings, and conclude on results.
• Assist seniors in coordinating with Canadian Resource Centers (CRC) and managing audit workflows.
• Prepare working papers and ensure compliance with professional standards.
• Identify areas for personal development and actively seek learning opportunities.
• For advanced staff mentor junior team members and demonstrate leadership during field engagements.

What You Bring To The Role

• Must have an Accounting/business degree
• Must have successfully completed the CFE and/or currently registered as a CPA student and working towards the CPA Ontario designation.
• 1‑2 years of post‑graduate experience with a public accounting firm and working towards progression to senior accountant in the next few months.
• Excellent project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ASPE, ASNPO; PSAS would be considered an asset.
• Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget.
• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relationships.
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and travel to client sites across the GTA.

Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity | Excellence | Courage | Together | For Better

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 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.