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Office Location: St. Catharines, ON Alternate Location: (not specified) Req #: 11536 Apply Now Who We Are 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. 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 looking for a team player who is 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. As an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group your responsibilities will include: Working with a broad range of charity, not-for-profit and small business clients Preparing year-end financial statements and working paper files for audit, review and notice to reader engagements Accounting and bookkeeping including drafting journal entries and reconciling accounts Regular preparation of tax filings including personal, corporate, trust, charity and NPO returns Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions Working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service Working with clients in target industry sectors under varying reporting frameworks Building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice Doane 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 Doane 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 Think Youve Got What It Takes To Be An Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like The Colour Purple? Great. Heres a Few More Boxes Were Also Hoping You Can Tick Accounting diploma or certificate or equivalent experience in this field 1-3+ years public practice experience preferred Experience with Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting is preferred Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook Strong bookkeeping and organizational skills Solid analytical skills including ability to identify unusual transactions or accounts and ask questions to clarify understanding Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines Client service focus, demonstrated initiative and a team player Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail Experience with HST regulations and returns an asset Whats 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. 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. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr