Accountant, Privately Held Business Group

OverviewOffice Location: St. Catharines, ON; Alternate Location; Req # 10939. Apply Now.Who We AreYou 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. We’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.A career in Assurance with Doane Grant Thornton will provide you an opportunity to:Work with a team of professionals who assist businesses in specific industry sectors with a wide range of accounting, regulatory and advisory servicesBe part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career pathBe part of a fast-growing environment with engaged professionals who are respected in their fieldsDevelop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and discussionBe engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projectsWe are looking for a team player who is committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients and helping us build our reputation as the preferred business advisors in our marketplace.ResponsibilitiesAs an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include:Working with a broad range of small business clientsPreparing year-end financial statements and working paper files, review and notice to reader engagementsAccounting and bookkeeping including drafting journal entries and reconciling accountsRegular preparation of tax filings including personal, corporate and trust returnsProviding solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditionsWorking closely with clients and providing exceptional client serviceWorking with clients in target industry sectors under varying reporting frameworksBuilding our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practiceQualificationsThink You’ve Got What It Takes To Be An Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like The Colour Purple? Great. Here are a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:Accounting diploma or certificate or equivalent experience in this field1-3+ years public practice experience preferredExperience with Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting is preferredProficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word and OutlookStrong bookkeeping and organizational skillsSolid analytical skills including ability to identify unusual transactions or accounts and ask questions to clarify understandingAbility to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlinesClient service focus, demonstrated initiative and a team playerExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong commitment to excellence and attention to detailExperience with HST regulations and returns an assetWhat’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 moreOur 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.Ready to Discover Your Purple?Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing careers@doane.gt.ca and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.BackApply NowWhat’s in it for you is subject to applicable policy and may vary by role and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr