Job opportunity
Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group
Doane Grant Thornton LLP
Who we are
you know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re 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. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
As a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with colleagues to provide exceptional service to clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors
Planning, preparing and executing financial statement reviews and compilations, including budget and resource requirements
Completing monthly and annual bookkeeping for clients (preparation and advisory) and assisting with payroll and HST calculations
Preparing various types of tax returns and responding to CRA requests for information
Supervising, coaching and providing timely feedback to junior engagement team members
Contributing to the building of our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
Other duties as required
Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re 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, you’ll 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 that’s when the magic happens!
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
Completed post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 2 years of public practice accounting and/or bookkeeping experience for small to medium sized owner-managed businesses
Strong technical expertise in accounting
Experienced in tax return preparation
Strong focus on exceptional client service and relationships
Strong planning and time management skills
Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team
Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members considered an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office suite and Accounting software applications (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks), with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools
At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s 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!
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 $68,000–$82,000 in Duncan, BC. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.
Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re 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?
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply on source site you know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re 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. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
As a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with colleagues to provide exceptional service to clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors
Planning, preparing and executing financial statement reviews and compilations, including budget and resource requirements
Completing monthly and annual bookkeeping for clients (preparation and advisory) and assisting with payroll and HST calculations
Preparing various types of tax returns and responding to CRA requests for information
Supervising, coaching and providing timely feedback to junior engagement team members
Contributing to the building of our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
Other duties as required
Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re 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, you’ll 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 that’s when the magic happens!
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Privately Held Business Group? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
Completed post-secondary degree/diploma or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 2 years of public practice accounting and/or bookkeeping experience for small to medium sized owner-managed businesses
Strong technical expertise in accounting
Experienced in tax return preparation
Strong focus on exceptional client service and relationships
Strong planning and time management skills
Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
Ability to successfully work independently and as part of a team
Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members considered an asset
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with MS Office suite and Accounting software applications (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks), with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools
At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s 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!
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 $68,000–$82,000 in Duncan, BC. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.
Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re 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?
#J-18808-Ljbffr