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Accountant, Privately Held Business Group


Company : McColl Turner LLP


Location : Town of Bridgewater, Lunenburg County


Created : 2025-12-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAccountant, Privately Held Business Group Join to apply for the Accountant, Privately Held Business Group role at McColl Turner LLP.You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyones friendly and helps each other out? Thats like Doane 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 about 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.Office Location: Bridgewater, NSAlternate Location: Bridgewater, NSReq # 11228ResponsibilitiesProvide recommendations for our clientsPlan and execute client engagementsBookkeeping preparation and posting of client transactionsPlanning and execution of notice to reader engagements, including preparation of financial statementsPreparing adjusting journal entriesPerforming reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivablePerforming reconciliations of payrollPreparing personal and corporate tax returns, partnership returns, trust returns and GST returnsAssisting a broad range of privately held business clients with day-to-day accounting queriesCompleting additional ad-hoc duties or assignments as requiredQualificationsAn accounting certificate, diploma or equivalent practical experience (we can also support those who are in the CPA program or intend to in the future).1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public practiceExperience with QuickBooks is an assetThe ability to work independently and within a teamExcellent attention to detailAbility to be an articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator, both written and verbalWhats 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!Culture and applyingOur special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. Thats why were 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.Other detailsSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Accounting/Auditing and FinanceIndustries: AccountingApply and alertsApply NowSign in to set job alerts for Group Accountant roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr