Job Description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyonexe2x80x99s friendly and helps each other out? Thatxe2x80x99s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here wexe2x80x99re all professionals and there isnxe2x80x99t a mayor or a general store. What wexe2x80x99re trying to say is that wexe2x80x99re 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. Thatxe2x80x99s whatxe2x80x99s most important to us. Wexe2x80x99re building a thriving organization thatxe2x80x99s 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:

• Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions
• Planning, preparation and execution of review and compilation engagements
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Bookkeeping and investment tracking for corporate investment groups
• Working closely with clients in different industries and sectors as well as colleagues to provide exceptional client service
• Providing mentorship and training to junior team members

Doane Grant Thornton
If youxe2x80x99re a bit like us, youxe2x80x99re 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 xe2x80x9cwe before mexe2x80x9d, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, youxe2x80x99ll 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 thatxe2x80x99s when the magic happens!Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleaguesxe2x80x99 stories at www.discoveryourpurple.caThink youxe2x80x99ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes wexe2x80x99re 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

At Doane Grant Thornton wexe2x80x99re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. Thatxe2x80x99s 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 more!Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thatxe2x80x99s why wexe2x80x99re 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?#LI-Onsite

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