Accountant, Assurance [New Grad Fall 2026]

Grant Thornton; Summerside; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Summerside is seeking new graduates for the Accountant, Assurance role. Responsibilities include compiling financial statements, providing business recommendations, and engaging with clients. Candidates should be pursuing a post-secondary degree with the intention of obtaining their CPA designation. This firm emphasizes a supportive culture and personal growth, requiring team members to be in the office four days a week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a post-secondary degree with strong academic performance.
• Committed to obtaining the CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Compiling financial statements.
• Providing recommendations for business practices.
• Planning and executing client engagements.
• Understanding different client businesses and industries.
• Working with cross-functional teams to solve client problems.

Skills

Strong academic performance

Commitment to CPA designation

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Discover Your Impact

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. We’re 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. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose-driven and still remembers what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Discover what success feels like here

If you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking, you’ll thrive here. We walk in others’ shoes before taking action. Imagine being part of a team that prioritizes “we before me,” where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to support you. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your personal and professional development. This is a place where your curiosity enables you to see and hear from a variety of perspectives, where every day is different, and where growth is encouraged. That’s when the magic happens!

Discover your voice within an award-winning culture

Doane Grant Thornton has been recognized by the Great Place To Work Institute for 18 consecutive years as one of Canada’s best workplaces. We were also recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2025 for Young Talent. This is your opportunity to experience our culture firsthand!

We believe flexibility in our work arrangements is essential to creating a culture that enables our firm to achieve its purpose: helping our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive.

Discover Your Best Self

We believe in authenticity in everything we do. Whether working on a client file, lobster fishing in Nova Scotia, or rock climbing in the Rockies, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

You’ll be part of a team where leadership is shared, and colleagues at all levels are committed to your growth. As part of a global organization with offices in over 130 countries and across Canada, you’ll have opportunities to connect and learn worldwide.

As an Accountant, Assurance (New Grad Fall 2026), your responsibilities will include:

• Compiling financial statements
• Providing recommendations for business practices
• Planning and executing client engagements
• Understanding different client businesses and industries
• Working with cross-functional teams to solve client problems

If you think you have what it takes to be an Accountant, Assurance (New Grad Fall 2026), and you like the colour purple, here are some additional qualities we’re looking for:

• You are pursuing a post-secondary degree with strong academic performance
• You are committed to obtaining the CPA designation and completing the necessary prerequisites

Join our team!

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A cover letter
• Your most recent transcripts

The application deadline is September 11th at 11:59 PM (ET).

At Doane Grant Thornton, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities. That’s our purpose—living our purple.

Our culture shines brightest when we connect in person. Therefore, our team is required to be in the office 4 days a week.

We are committed to fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. Our current base salary for this role ranges from $49,000 to $54,000 in Charlottetown and Summerside. Salaries in other locations may vary based on relevant factors, including geography.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

If selected, the first step will be a digital interview via HireVue, where you record your answers to preset questions using your computer or mobile device.

We will confirm receipt of your application and notify you when the position is filled electronically.

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