New Grad: Junior Accountant, Assurance

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 Red Deer office is looking for a Junior Accountant to join the Assurance team in September 2026 and own the following responsibilities:

• Efficiently utilize technical knowledge from courses to carry out work projects and assignments
• Prepare and complete working papers, financial statements, and notice to reader engagements per regulatory standards
• Gather evidence for Assurance and Accounting engagements
• Build positive working relationships with clients and effectively respond to requests and suggestions
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis

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

• Completed undergraduate degree or diploma and necessary CPA pre‑requisites
• Desire to provide outstanding client service and commitment to teamwork
• Proven leadership skill and initiative to seek understanding
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills

At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre‑approved programs, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave to help you succeed.

• Competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards contribution
• Flexible benefits from day one
• Market‑leading personal time off policy
• Support for overall wellness beyond working hours, including reimbursement for wellness initiatives

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation.

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our blended approach is designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients.

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

To apply, send your updated resume and cover letter to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.