Senior Accountant – Canadian Audit & Review Engagements

This is a remote position.

Senior Accountant – Canadian Audit & Review Engagements

About Remote Accounting 24x7

Remote Accounting 24x7 is a venture of Lets Chat 24x7 IT Services Pvt. Ltd., providing remote accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and assurance support to CPA firms across Canada. Our Canadian operations are based in Edmonton, Alberta, where we support public accounting firms with accounting, taxation, financial reporting, audit, review, and advisory services.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with hands-on experience in Canadian Review and/or Audit Engagements to support Canadian CPA firm clients.

The ideal candidate understands the purpose and reasoning behind audit and review procedures, rather than simply completing checklists. The candidate should be able to identify accounting and assurance issues, exercise professional skepticism, prepare strong working papers, and complete engagements with a reasonable level of independence.

Key Responsibilities

Audit & Review Engagements

• Complete Review Engagements (CSRE 2400) from planning through completion, including financial statement preparation and working papers.
  
• Perform small and micro Audit Engagements from start to finish where applicable.
  
• Assist with or independently complete larger and more complex Audit and Review Engagements based on experience.
  
• Understand the why behind audit and review procedures and apply professional judgment rather than relying solely on checklists.
  
• Perform analytical procedures, substantive procedures, inquiries, and other engagement procedures as required.
  
• Identify unusual transactions, accounting issues, inconsistencies, and potential assurance risks.
  
• Apply professional skepticism when evaluating financial information and management explanations.
  
• Prepare clear, complete, and well-organized working papers that require minimal review comments.
  
• Complete and maintain CaseWare/Jazzit files and PEG checklists.
  
• Identify issues requiring escalation and communicate them clearly to the engagement team.
  
• Assist with financial statement preparation in accordance with applicable Canadian accounting standards.
  
• Support engagement planning, risk assessment, completion procedures, and documentation.
  
• Communicate with clients to obtain information, resolve queries, and follow up on outstanding items.
  
• Manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
  

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for Canadian private companies and not-for-profit organizations.
  
• Apply relevant requirements under ASPE and ASNPO.
  
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances or unusual balances.
  
• Review general ledger accounts, adjusting entries, supporting documentation, and financial information.
  
• Identify accounting treatment issues and discuss appropriate solutions with the engagement team.
  
• Maintain accurate and well-documented engagement files.
  

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have a working knowledge of:

• Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS)
  
• Review Engagement Standards – CSRE 2400
  
• ASPE – Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises
  
• ASNPO – Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
  
• Financial statement preparation
  
• Internal controls and risk assessment concepts
  
• Audit and review procedures
  
• Professional skepticism and accounting judgment
  

Software Experience

• CaseWare / Jazzit
  
• PEG checklists
  
• Microsoft Excel
  
• Microsoft Word
  
• Microsoft Outlook
  
• Microsoft Office Suite
  

Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) or other Canadian accounting software is an added advantage.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  
• 3–6 years of experience in Canadian public accounting.
  
• Hands-on experience with Canadian Review Engagements is required.
  
• Candidates with both Audit and Review Engagement experience will be preferred.
  
• Experience completing small/micro Audit or Review Engagements independently is highly desirable.
  
• Strong understanding of CSRE 2400 and Canadian assurance practices.
  
• Working knowledge of CAS, ASPE, and/or ASNPO.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements and engagement working papers.
  
• Strong CaseWare/Jazzit experience is preferred.
  
• Experience with PEG checklists is preferred.
  
• Ability to identify accounting and assurance issues rather than simply following standard checklists.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Good understanding of internal controls and risk assessment concepts.
  
• Strong attention to detail and documentation standards.
  
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements.
  

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates who understand the reasoning behind audit and review procedures.

The candidate should be able to:

• Understand the objective of an audit or review procedure before performing it.
  
• Identify potential accounting, reporting, or assurance issues.
  
• Ask relevant questions when information does not appear reasonable or consistent.
  
• Exercise professional skepticism when reviewing financial information.
  
• Prepare strong, well-supported working papers.
  
• Complete smaller/micro engagements from start to finish with reasonable independence.
  
• Handle typical-sized Review or Audit Engagements with increasing independence based on experience.
  
• Minimize review comments through accurate and complete documentation.
  
• Communicate issues clearly to the Senior, Manager, or Partner when escalation is required.
  

Engagement Experience

Minimum acceptable profile:

Candidates with solid experience in Canadian Review Engagements, including CSRE 2400, financial statement preparation, working papers, and CaseWare/Jazzit.

Preferred profile:

Candidates with experience in both Canadian Audit and Review Engagements, particularly those who can independently manage smaller engagements and contribute effectively to larger engagements.

Ideal profile:

A Senior Accountant who can independently complete typical-sized Audit and Review Engagements, identify potential accounting and assurance issues, apply professional skepticism, and consistently produce high-quality working papers requiring minimal review.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/CA designation or actively pursuing CPA.
  
• Experience working directly with Canadian CPA firms.
  
• Experience with both Audit and Review Engagements.
  
• Strong CaseWare/Jazzit experience.
  
• Experience with PEG checklists.
  
• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO engagements.
  
• Experience with not-for-profit organizations is an advantage.
  
• Experience independently managing small/micro engagements.
  
• Ability to review work and identify issues with minimal supervision.
  

Benefits

• Permanent Work From Home
  
• Five-Day Work Week
  
• Health Insurance
  
• Career Growth Opportunities
  
• Supportive & Collaborative Team Environment
  
• Good Work-Life Balance
  
• Company-Provided Laptop
  

Infrastructure Requirements

• Stable broadband internet connection (mobile hotspot not permitted)
  
• Reliable power backup (UPS/Inverter)
  
• Dedicated home office/workspace
  
• Company laptop will be provided
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with Canadian public accounting experience, particularly in:

• ✅ Review Engagements – CSRE 2400
  
• ✅ Audit Engagements – CAS (preferred)
  
• ✅ Financial Statement Preparation
  
• ✅ ASPE
  
• ✅ ASNPO
  
• ✅ CaseWare / Jazzit
  
• ✅ PEG Checklists
  
• ✅ Internal Controls & Risk Assessment
  
• ✅ Strong Audit/Review Working Papers
  
• ✅ Professional Skepticism & Accounting Judgment
  
• ⭐ QBO and Canadian accounting experience
  
• ⭐ CPA/CA or CPA candidate
  

Candidates with strong Review Engagement experience will be considered even if they do not have significant Audit Engagement experience.

This role is ideal for professionals who can go beyond checklist completion, understand the purpose of assurance procedures, identify potential issues, exercise professional judgment, and deliver high-quality engagement files with increasing independence.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Canadian public accounting.
  
• Strong experience in Review Engagements; Audit experience is preferred.
  
• Practical knowledge of CSRE 2400, CAS, ASPE, and/or ASNPO.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements and engagement working papers.
  
• Proficiency in CaseWare/Jazzit and preferably PEG checklists.
  
• Ability to complete smaller/micro engagements independently.
  
• Strong analytical skills and professional skepticism.
  
• Ability to identify accounting and assurance issues and escalate them appropriately.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation quality.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.
  

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with Canadian CPA firms and gain exposure to Canadian assurance engagements.
  
• Permanent remote work.
  
• Opportunity to work on Audit and Review Engagements across different industries.
  
• Professional development and exposure to Canadian accounting and assurance standards.
  
• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment.
  

Ready to take the next step in your Canadian public accounting career?

Requirements

What We're Looking For:

• 3–6 years of hands-on experience in Canadian public accounting.
  
• Strong experience in Review Engagements; Audit experience is preferred.
  
• Practical knowledge of CSRE 2400, CAS, ASPE, and/or ASNPO.
  
• Experience preparing financial statements and engagement working papers.
  
• Proficiency in CaseWare/Jazzit and preferably PEG checklists.
  
• Ability to complete smaller/micro engagements independently.
  
• Strong analytical skills and professional skepticism.
  
• Ability to identify accounting and assurance issues and escalate them appropriately.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and documentation quality.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements and meet deadlines.
  

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with Canadian CPA firms and gain exposure to Canadian assurance engagements.
  
• Opportunity to work on Audit and Review Engagements across different industries.
  
• Professional development and exposure to Canadian accounting and assurance standards.
  
• Be part of a growing firm specializing in Canadian taxation & accounting
  
• Enjoy the flexibility of permanent remote work
  
• Competitive salary with ongoing professional development opportunities
  
• Collaborative and growth-focused work environment.
  

Ready to take the next step in your Canadian public accounting career?