Accountant, Privately Held Business Group

Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live.

That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include:

• Plan and execute client engagements in accordance with firm standards
• Bookkeeping preparation and posting of client transactions
• Planning and execution of compilation engagements, including preparation of financial statements
• Preparing adjusting journal entries and working paper files
• Reconciling bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other balance sheet accounts
• Preparing and reconciling payroll records and related remittances
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns, trust returns and GST returns
• Assisting a broad range of privately held business clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Completing additional ad-hoc duties or assignments as required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and professional service

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flex Ability is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally.

This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day?

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At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• An accounting certificate, diploma or equivalent practical experience
• 1-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in public practice
• Experience with Sage and QBO is an asset
• The ability to work independently and within a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to be an articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator, both written and verbal

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?