Accountant, Privately Held Biz — Flexible Benefits

Grant Thornton; Town of Bridgewater; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada seeks an Accountant for their Privately Held Business Group. Responsibilities include planning client engagements, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and providing client recommendations. Candidates should have an accounting certificate and 1-3 years of experience, with QuickBooks knowledge being a plus. The firm offers profit sharing, flex days, and culture focused on teamwork and individual development.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in public practice.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations for clients.
• Plan and execute client engagements.
• Prepare and post bookkeeping transactions.
• Prepare financial statements and journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations of bank accounts and payroll.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

QuickBooks

Education

Accounting certificate or diploma

Job description

A leading professional services firm in Canada seeks an Accountant for their Privately Held Business Group. Responsibilities include planning client engagements, bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and providing client recommendations. Candidates should have an accounting certificate and 1-3 years of experience, with QuickBooks knowledge being a plus. The firm offers profit sharing, flex days, and culture focused on teamwork and individual development.