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Job Description Job Description Legacy Accounting LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants strives to deliver excellent service to small and medium sized businesses and individuals in central Alberta. We need to add a senior accountant to our team of dedicated staff. We are looking for a self motivated, team player with experience in public practice, and an interest in pursuing a career in client service. Preference will be given to candidates with strong communication and technical skills, knowledge of CaseWare, Taxprep, and Microsoft Office and the ability to manage a client work load and relationships. Candidates with an accounting designation and prior public experience are preferred. Job responsibilities include preparation and review of compilation and review engagements, financial statements, corporate and individual tax returns, as well as financial analysis and tax planning. Employee benefits are available after a three month probation period. Benefits include Alberta Blue Cross, Health Spending account and life insurance. Salary range calculated without overtime hours. Overtime is available during tax season. \nCompany Description For more than 50 years, we've helped Central Alberta business owners build, grow, transition, and succeed. Our accountants aren't hidden behind layers of bureaucracy-they work directly with clients, provide meaningful advice, and see the impact of their work every day. Location Red Deer , AB Work location On site Salary $ 96,323.71 YEAR annually Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source ZipRecruiter #684c4338 Various locations Red Deer, AB
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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