Job Description
About Avery Cooper
Avery Cooper is a respected northern accounting firm with decades of trusted service across the North. We provide audit, accounting, and tax services to a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and public sector entities. Our team is collaborative, community‑minded, and committed to delivering high‑quality professional services while supporting long‑term career development.
About the Role
As a
Senior Accountant at Avery Cooper
, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality audit, accounting, and tax services to clients throughout the North. You will oversee engagements from planning through completion, work directly with clients, mentor junior staff, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening our reputation as a trusted northern accounting firm.
This role is ideal for a motivated professional seeking
meaningful work, diverse experience, and long‑term career growth
in a supportive and collegial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and review audit, review, and compilation engagements
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with ASPE and NPO standards
- Ensure compliance with Canadian Auditing Standards and firm quality control policies
- Prepare and review corporate, personal, payroll, and sales tax returns
- Support clients with CRA compliance, inquiries, and audits
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear, professional communication
- Mentor and review work of junior staff and CPA students
- Contribute to process improvements, staff development, and firm initiatives
- Travel as required to serve clients throughout the North
Qualifications & Requirements
- CPA designation (Canada) or successful completion of the Common Final Examination (CFE)
- Strong working knowledge of ASPE, Canadian Auditing Standards, and NPO standards
- Experience with corporate, personal, payroll, and sales tax
- Experience dealing with CRA compliance and correspondence
- Willingness and ability to travel
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to professional excellence
Why Choose Avery Cooper?
- Competitive salary range of
$90,000 – $105,000 - Strong Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support
- Relocation assistance available
as needed - Collaborative, supportive, and community‑focused work environment
- Meaningful work with real responsibility and opportunities for advancement
- A respected firm with deep roots and long‑standing relationships across the North
Why Live in Yellowknife?
- A vibrant northern community with strong culture and connection
- Incredible outdoor experiences, including the aurora borealis, lakes, trails, and wilderness
- High quality of life with a welcoming, close‑knit community
- A unique opportunity to build both career and lifestyle in the North