Senior Accountant - Assurance lead

Pivotal LLP • Red Deer County, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration
• CPA designation (completed or near completion)
• 3–5 years of public practice experience in Canada
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior