# Accountant & US Tax Manager - Company: [Fincentify]() - Location: Downtown Oakville, ON, Canada - Team: Operations - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: August 18, 2026 ## Job description ***Who are we?*** The Company is a client-focused CPA firm serving individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations across a wide range of industries. We are currently seeking a well-rounded, detail-oriented, and proactive professional to step into a hybrid role encompassing accounting, tax preparation & review, and client communication management for US based clients. ***About the role*** This role works exclusively **with U.S. based clients**, serving clients under U.S. GAAP and the U.S. federal and state tax framework. Reporting to the firm's owner, this position plays a central role in ensuring efficient internal operations, exceptional client service, and accurate financial reporting. ***What you'll do*** **Accounting (full-cycle bookkeeping & reconciliation)** * Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and account reconciliations for monthly, quarterly, and semiannual clients across a wide range of industries. * Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date. * Investigate discrepancies, correct coding errors, prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries in compliance with US GAAP. * Ensure timely and accurate filing of sales tax returns, business entity reports, and other required filings. * Provide support during external audits, including compiling documentation, reconciling accounts, and resolving auditor questions. * Review client general ledger data to identify irregularities and implement corrective adjustments for clean financials. * Maintain organized digital records of all client financials, reports, and internal communications to ensure audit readiness and operational transparency. **Tax preparation, review & workflow management** * Prepare, review, and present accurate consolidated and entity-level financial statements and management reporting packages * Prepare complex tax returns for businesses (1120, 1120S, 1065) and individuals, including multi-state filings, self-employment income, and rental property activity * Ensure timely and accurate filing of sales tax returns, business entity reports, and other required filings * Review returns prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and completeness before final submission * Coordinate internal tax workflow, track return statuses, and assign preparation tasks to ensure timely progress across all client accounts * Collaborate directly with the firm's owner to identify applicable deductions and credits and gather supporting documentation from clients * Maintain strong knowledge of current federal and state tax laws and proactively adjust practices to ensure compliance and tax optimization * Deliver clear analysis of business performance, unit economics, margins, and portfolio trends across operations * Lead budgeting, forecasting, rolling re-forecasts, and cash-flow planning, with variance analysis against plan to support short- and long-term decision-making **Client communication & office coordination** * Serve as the primary point of contact for clients across all service areas, managing inbound calls, emails, and messages in a prompt and professional manner * Address client questions regarding tax documents, financial reports, account reconciliations, and * payment processing, escalating matters to the owner when appropriate * Provide support during external audits, including compiling documentation, reconciling accounts and resolving auditor questions * Maintain internal workflows to support daily office operations, including document routing, data requests, and CRM upkeep * Represent the firm's values of integrity, reliability, and exceptional service in every client interaction ***What we're looking for*** * This position serves **U.S. clients exclusively** — **U.S. tax experience and U.S. GAAP experience are strongly preferred** * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent experience) * 3+ years of experience in public accounting, bookkeeping, and/or tax preparation * Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel, Word, and client management software * Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) * Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail * Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines with professionalism and accuracy ***Nice to have*** * QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certification * Experience with Intuit ProConnect and Zoho Books * Tax preparation experience, including business and/or individual returns (1120, 1120S, 1065) and multi-state filings * Experience with multi-entity reporting and nonprofit or small business financials * US CPA is a plus, but not required * A positive, client-focused attitude with strong written and verbal communication skills ***Compensation & Benefits*** * Competitive base salary * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. * Paid time off ## Apply [Apply on Fincentify]() Canonical job page: