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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 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 services
• Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your
professional development and enlarge your chosen career path
• Be part of a fast-growing environment with engaged professionals who are
respected in their fields
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative debate and
discussion
• Be engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projects
We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented team-player to join us. You
are 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. You have a proven ability to execute on deliverables in a
deadline-driven environment and thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and
complex setting.
Key attributes include a strong sense of urgency, a quick learning ability, and
a self-starting attitude that exudes a “can do” mentality. You should possess a
good understanding of team dynamics and cohesion. Additionally, a desire to
learn and grow, and to be an integral part of a high-performing team, is
essential.
As a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will
include:
• Working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service
• Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial issues
• Planning, preparation and execution of financial statements for review
engagements and compilations with appropriate note disclosures
• Planning and preparation of working paper files for review engagements and
compilations
• Preparation and filing of personal and corporate tax returns
• Providing mentorship and training to junior team members
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 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 happens!
Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read
our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Privately Held
Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re
also hoping you can tick:
• Possession of a University Degree or Diploma with a concentration in
Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in public practice, in accounting and for small
to medium-sized owner-managed businesses
• Relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Strong technical experience in accounting and tax
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to grasp new
technology tools
• Experience with Caseware, Taxprep and QuickBooks is an asset
• CPA designation completed or nearing completion is a requirement.
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.
What's in it for you?
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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?
