Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & Insights

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award‑winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Our Barrie office is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Financial Insights & Reporting Group and own the following responsibilities:

• Prepare compilation engagements and corporate tax returns for clients in a variety of businesses and non‑profit enterprises.
• Build effective working relationships with client contacts and respond effectively to client requests.
• Prepare trust returns and trust working papers.
• Prepare tax returns (T1, T2, T4, T5, GST, HST and charity returns).
• Ensure that all significant engagement matters are documented and brought to the attention of the Manager/Partner, and keep them informed of progress.
• Follow up with appropriate government agencies on questions relating to payroll, assessments, GST, business numbers, etc.

• Demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.
• Understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; be described as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work.
• Be proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple files while meeting deadlines.
• Identify, recommend, and focus on effective service delivery to your clients.
• Share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent.
• Actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
• Grow your expertise through learning & professional development.

• CPA designation (or equivalent) or working toward your CPA.
• Degree and/or diploma in accounting, finance or relevant field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in the public accounting industry or relevant work experience.
• Experience with compilations, and preparing tax returns.
• Value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• Display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives and local and national events.

Competitive total cash compensation, flexible benefits from day one, market‑leading personal time off policy and wellness reimbursement.

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, diversity and celebrate the valuable differences among us.

All BDO personnel are expected to work in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. “Blended approach” to support flexible needs.

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business, reflecting our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust.

Click “Apply now” to submit your up‑to‑date resume to our Talent Acquisition Specialists.