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Express Employment Professionals

Accounting Manager

Dartmouth, NS, Canada

$80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year · Full-time · Contract

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 3.2 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time · Contract
Apply by: Nov 30, 2026
Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in a public accounting firm
Posted: Nov 13, 2026

Original job description

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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Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will prepare and review financial statements and corporate, personal and trust tax returns. They will also review working papers, mentor junior staff and advise clients on tax, payroll and CRA matters.

Requirements

Candidates need a CPA designation, a commerce or accounting degree and at least 2 years in public accounting. They must know GAAP, tax legislation and assurance standards, and work well with Caseware and Profile.

Skills

Caseware
Profile
Sage
QuickBooks
Xero
Corporate tax returns (T2)
Personal tax returns (T1)
T3 and T4 and T5 returns
GAAP
Tax legislation
Assurance standards
Audit and review engagements
Working paper review
Quality control
Mentoring junior staff
Client communication
Problem solving
CRA matters
Payroll advisory
Practice management
Attention to detail
Independent work

Keywords

Accounting Manager
CPA
Chartered Professional Accountant
audit
review engagement
financial statements
T2
T1
T3
T4
T5
tax returns
GAAP
Caseware
Profile
Sage
QuickBooks
Xero
public accounting
assurance standards

Tools

Caseware
Profile
Sage
QuickBooks
Xero

Licenses

Languages

English

Seniority

Senior

Fields of study

Commerce
Accounting

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