Accountant, Privately Held Business Group
About The Position
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. At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $48,400–$66,550 in Toronto, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.
Requirements
- Possession of a University Degree or Diploma with a concentration in Accounting
- Minimum 2 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Caseware, Taxprep and QuickBooks is an asset
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
