Senior Accountant, Assurance Audit

Position: Senior Accountant, Assurance [Audit]
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 a Senior Accountant, Assurance [Audit] your responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors
Planning, preparation and execution of financial statements with appropriate note disclosures
Planning, preparing and executing financial statement audits, reviews and compilations, including budget and resource requirements
Planning and executing fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs
Contributing to the building of our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
Supervising, coaching and providing timely feedback to junior engagement team members on diverse engagements
Other duties as required
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? Read our colleagues’ stories at   Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Assurance [Audit]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
Completed post-secondary degree/diploma
CPA (CPA, CA; CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA) accreditation (or near completion of)
Minimum 2 years of public practice experience in audit, reviews & compilations
Strong technical expertise in audit, accounting and tax
Experienced in tax return preparation
Strong focus on exceptional client service and relationships
Strong planning and time management skills
Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team
Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members considered an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office suite and Accounting software applications (Case Ware, Tax Prep, Sage, Quick Books), with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools
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!
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.
At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe…