Accountant, Privately Held Business Group

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. 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 over 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.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.As an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include: Working with a broad range of charity, not-for-profit and small business clientsPreparing year-end financial statements and working paper files for audit, review and notice to reader engagementsAccounting and bookkeeping including drafting journal entries and reconciling accountsRegular preparation of tax filings including personal, corporate, trust, charity and NPO 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 practiceDoane Grant ThorntonIf 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 flexAbility 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 happensWant 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 an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's 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 assetAt 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.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 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. Are you 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 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.