Staff Accountant - Private Enterprise

About the role

We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Victoria DMCL team — a tight-knit, high-performing group that supports a unique and interesting mix of clients, including artists, creators, and private enterprise clients. 

In this role, you’ll work closely with an experienced Manager who specializes in private enterprise clients. You’ll have the opportunity to prepare files from beginning to end while supporting the Manager directly, giving you both hands-on learning and the autonomy to expand your skill set. It’s the perfect opportunity to grow your technical experience, gain exposure to diverse client work, and develop your career in public practice within a supportive and collaborative environment. 

How you’ll make a difference

In this role, you will: 

• Prepare year-end compilation engagements and working paper files that meet CSRS 4200 standards, ensuring smooth and timely client reporting. 
• Support personal and corporate tax compliance, including preparing T1s, T2s, GST/HST filings, and responding to CRA requests to keep clients on track and in good standing. 
• Manage bookkeeping, reconciliations, and payroll processes for business clients, giving them confidence in their day-to-day financial management. 
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners to build strong client relationships while gaining mentorship and exposure to diverse engagements, setting a strong foundation for your career in public practice. 

Who you are

• You have 1–3 years of experience in public practice accounting. 
• You have a solid understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, and basic tax principles. 
• You are proficient with Caseware and TaxPrep (or similar accounting software). 
• You are detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment. 
• You are enrolled in or planning to pursue the CPA program (preferred but not required). 

What DMCL offers

• A competitive compensation package

• Comprehensive benefits starting Day 1—no waiting period

• 3 weeks’ vacation to start, plus paid firm-wide closure days during the holidays

• CPA support through the Employment Verification Route (EVR), mentorship from experienced CPAs, and financial support toward your designation

• A set hybrid schedule: work from home Mondays and Fridays, and join the team in-office Tuesdays to Thursdays—no guesswork, just consistency and collaboration

• Continuous learning and internal mobility to support your long-term goals

• Excess Time Meal Allowance for longer workdays

• A welcoming, down-to-earth culture with regular social events (and the occasional concert!)

Your next step

To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, and transcript through our website by clicking the “Apply for This Job” button. 

About DMCL

Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP (DMCL) is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve and exceed their business goals, no matter how ambitious. As a leading Canadian firm with global reach, we continue to remain agile and responsive, providing clients with personalized and strategic solutions specific to their industry.

With over 300 team members spread across Vancouver, Surrey, Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam) and Victoria, working at DMCL means being part of a diversified team of expert advisors that view every day as a new opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients: solving costly problems, building long-lasting relationships and always striving for excellence.