Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group

Camrose, AB, Canada

Job Description


Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Grant Thornton. Except here were all professionals and there isnt a mayor or a general store. What were trying to say is that were 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. Thats whats most important to us. Were building a thriving organization thats purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the planning of assignments
  • Preparing year-end financial statements, tax returns, and working paper files for audit, review and compilation engagements
  • Working within a diverse group of industries including agriculture, privately held businesses, and not for profit organizations.
  • Communicating with other members of the client service team, including Partners and Managers, to ensure client expectations are anticipated and managed in a timely manner
  • Preparation of personal tax returns for a variety of clients
  • Supervision and coaching of junior staff
  • Ensuring junior staff get the feedback they need to improve performance on subsequent engagements
Be Grant Thornton
If youre a bit like us, youre 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 Grant Thornton, youll 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 thats 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 youve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes were also hoping you can tick:
  • Completion or close to completion of CPA
  • At least two years, post designation, public practice experience, preferably with owner managed clients
  • Experience in audit, would be an asset
  • Proven leadership ability
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
  • Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
  • Problem solver with solid analytical skills
  • Experience in Caseware / Caseview software would be an asset
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong technical expertise in accounting and professional standards
At Grant Thornton were focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thats our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

Grant Thornton

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2238553
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Camrose, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned