Junior Audit Associate - May 2026

SB Partners LLP is a full-service Chartered Professional Public Accounting firm located in Burlington, Ontario. For over 50 years, SB Partners has served a diverse set of clients and is one of the leading independent CPA firms in the GTA. Our primary client base is entrepreneurial, owner-managed businesses, corporate subsidiaries, and not-for-profit organizations.

Enjoy the rewards and possibilities of working with a team of dedicated, values-driven colleagues who support you and celebrate your accomplishments. Your role will be integral in making a difference in the lives of the team and your clients, along with creating a positive impact in the community.

The A&A group at SB Partners LLP is expanding. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, and service-oriented Junior Audit Associate to join our team in May 2026.

As a Junior Audit Associate, you will exercise the knowledge of accounting concepts you have gathered through your education and course work and apply that knowledge to real tasks and client engagements. You will work in a team and be mentored by a Manager or Senior Manager.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Serve as a member of a team for audits of owner-managed businesses, including auditing sections such as cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, etc. in accordance with industry standards.

Prepare compilation engagements independently, which includes preparing working paper files and corporate income tax returns in adherence with the firm’s formal policies and procedures.

Communicate professionally with clients.

Manage competing deadlines for multiple partners and managers while providing quality service to clients.

Regularly communicate with managers on status of files.

Proactively use resources to problem solve prior to escalating questions to manager.

Assess file workload and communicate budget updates to manager.

Ensure time worked on each file is accurately recorded in practice management system.

Commit to achievement of CPA designation and achievement of competencies for your level.

What you offer:

Post‑secondary graduate of an accounting or finance program.

Actively pursuing CPA designation - assurance stream.

Co‑op experience in a public accounting firm, preferred.

Strong client service and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Self‑motivated, results driven.

Willingness to be coached and mentored.

Experience using CaseWare and TaxPrep software.

Experience using QuickBooks or Simply Accounting.

Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).

Experience using Excel.

Owns transportation as travel will be required.

What we offer:

3 weeks vacation annually.

40 hours of personal/family leave annually.

RRSP/TFSA Program.

Half Day Fridays in July and August.

Office Closure between December 24th-January 1st (in addition to your vacation time).

Annual Fitness Stipend.

Company Events & Swag.

Casual Dress Fridays.

37.5 hour workweek, additional hours beyond the standard as required during February, March, and April to meet objectives & deadlines.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience and skill set. This posting is to fill 1 current vacancy.

SB Partners LLP is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise Human Resources to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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