Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad 2026]

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Kelowna is seeking an Accountant for the Privately Held Business Group, ideal for new grads in 2026. The role involves client relationship management, accounting services, and tax return preparation. Applicants should be pursuing a degree with academic excellence and be committed to obtaining a CPA designation. The position offers a base salary of $49,000 to $55,000 and requires in-office work four days a week.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a post-secondary degree with academic excellence.
• Committed to obtaining your CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Developing deep client relationships and providing exceptional service.
• Offering solutions on current business and financial issues.
• Providing accounting services including reviews and financial statements.

Skills

Client relationship management

Accounting services

Tax return preparation

Business advisory skills

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 truly care about our colleagues, clients, and communities. That’s what’s most important to us.

We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose-driven and values connection, collaboration, and growth.

Discover What Success Feels Like Here

If you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking, this is the place for you. We walk in others’ shoes before taking action. Join a team that values “we before me,” where flexibility is a mindset, and colleagues support each other. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your personal and professional development. Your curiosity will be encouraged, and every day will offer new perspectives and opportunities to grow.

Discover your voice within an award-winning culture

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

We believe flexibility in our work arrangements is essential to creating an environment where our purpose—to help clients, colleagues, and communities thrive—is realized.

Discover Your Best Self

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

You’ll be part of a team with shared leadership, 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 internationally.

As an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad 2026], some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing deep client relationships and providing exceptional service
• Offering solutions on current business and financial issues
• Building our reputation as preferred business advisors
• Working with clients across various industries
• Providing accounting services including reviews, compilations, financial statements, analysis, bookkeeping, and assistance with payroll and GST
• Completing T1, T2, and T3 tax returns and responding to CRA requests

Think you’ve got what it takes? Here’s what we hope you can tick:

• You are pursuing a post-secondary degree with academic excellence
• You are committed to obtaining your CPA designation and completing pre-requisites

Join our team!

To apply, please submit:

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

The application deadline is Thursday, September 18th at 8:59 PM PT.

At Doane Grant Thornton, we’re focused on making a difference. That’s our purpose—living our purple.

Our culture thrives when we connect in person. Therefore, teams are required to be in the office 4 days per week.

We offer fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. The current base salary for this role in Kelowna ranges from $49,000 to $55,000. Salaries may vary by location.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

If selected, the first step will be a digital interview via HireVue, where you will record responses to pre-set questions from your computer or mobile device.

We are committed to employment equity and welcome applications from all groups. If you require accommodations, please contact us via email, and we will assist you.