Staff Accountant, Assurance

KPMG • Montreal, QC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The KPMG Assurance group based in our Montreal office is looking for an Staff Accountant to join its dynamic team. At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Requirements

• Accounting/business degree
• Working towards a CPA designation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure managers are kept updated on file progression
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
• Strong time-management and ability to effectively manage multiple projects
• Excellent computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel skills required
• Strong accounting foundation, including knowledge of ASPE and file documentation best practices
• The selected candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain and simplify complex audit and reporting matters for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in English is required, as the position involves communicating and delivering presentations to clients and stakeholders at KPMG Canada in English‑speaking regions of Canada.

Nice To Haves

• 1 – 2 years of experience in a similar role would be highly desirable
• Previous use of Tax Prep and Caseware/Caseview programs would be beneficial

Responsibilities

• Prepare review/compilation financial statements for private companies in accordance with professional standards and KPMG methodologies.
• Prepare working paper files for Canadian income tax and information returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, including bookkeeping tasks such as preparing or reviewing investment and account reconciliations.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized client files to support the timely preparation and filing of tax returns, schedules, and related deliverables.
• Ability to monitor and follow up on Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) notices of assessment and other correspondence, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and appropriately.
• A collaborate mindset with the ability to work within engagement teams, providing day-to-day support and contributing to efficient engagement execution and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• The seasonality of our practice for assurance and tax can accommodate flexibility in a work arrangement. Professionals seeking modified hours or full-time seasonal employment are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
• 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.
• We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

What This Job Offers

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