Senior Accountant, Audit - Enterprise

Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up – in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver.

The Enterprise Audit group in our Hamilton/Oakville office is looking for Senior Accountants to join it's dynamic team.

• Apply KPMG's audit and accounting practices and methodologies at client engagements.
• Conduct external and internal financial statement audits for both public and private companies.
• Leadership of field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.
• Perform analysis of complex accounting issues.
• Perform financial and systems analysis.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients

• Accounting/business degree required.

• Successful completion of the CFE and/or working towards a CPA designation an asset.

• 2 - 3+ years post graduate experience in public accounting and external audit.

• Experience with ASPE and ASNPO.

• Excellent project management, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.

• Effectively monitors multiple or complex projects regularly to check how they are progressing against deadlines and budget.

• Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.

• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional in the performance of duties.

• Experience mentoring and delegating work to junior staff.

• Previous experience and technical knowledge to the benefit of the client.

• Able to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue.

KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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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. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.