Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives impact.
Pivotal LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for a motivated professional who wants to lead engagements, mentor others, and accelerate their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
We are a progressive accounting firm that values innovation, collaboration, and personalized service. At Pivotal, you’ll gain hands-on leadership experience, broaden your technical expertise, and play a meaningful role in shaping both client outcomes and our internal processes.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and execute audit and review engagements from planning to completion
- Supervise, coach, and mentor junior team members
- Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures in accordance with ASPE and ASNPO
- Identify, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and assurance issues
- Deliver high-quality client service as a primary contact
- Travel to complete audit fieldwork outside of Central Alberta
- Assist with compilation engagements from planning to completion
- Prepare and review corporate and personal tax returns and compliance filings
- Oversee T4s, T5s, payroll, GST filings, and government reporting
- Analyze financial results and provide insights to clients
- Communicate engagement progress and findings to management
- Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations
- Collaborate with engagement teams
- Support clients with systems and process improvements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Build and maintain client relationships
- Participate in internal training programs
What Sets You Apart:
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to high-quality client service
- Experience with Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks, Sage, and Microsoft 365
- Knowledge of CAS, ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian tax compliance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
- CPA designation (completed or near completion)
- 3–5 years of public practice experience in Canada
Why Join Pivotal LLP:
- Leadership opportunities
- Flexible work schedules (June–December)
- Firm-paid social events
- Ongoing professional development
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Comprehensive benefits including health & wellness account
- Banked overtime
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
- CPA designation (completed or near completion)
- 3-5 years of public practice experience in Canada
- Experience with Caseware, Profile, QuickBooks, Sage, Microsoft 365
- Knowledge of CAS, ASPE, ASNPO, and Canadian tax compliance
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel to complete audit fieldwork outside Central Alberta
What We Do
Pivotal LLP is an independent public accounting firm with a "Can Do" philosophy that reflects the dynamic nature of our clientele. Located in the Gasoline Alley commercial area along the Queen Elizabeth II Highway just south of Red Deer, our firm combines a small town personal touch with the professionalism, innovation, superior performance, and expert guidance you'd expect from a firm of our calibre and size. We continue to provide the friendly face, the caring attention, and the quality workmanship that our clients have expected and enjoyed for over 60 years.
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