Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad Spring 2025]

RPMGlobal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Accountant for their Privately Held Business Group. This exciting opportunity is perfect for new graduates looking to kickstart their careers in accounting. You will be part of a supportive team that values flexibility and collaboration, working closely with clients to provide exceptional service and solutions to their business needs. With a strong commitment to professional development, you’ll be encouraged to pursue your CPA designation while enjoying a vibrant workplace culture recognized as one of Canada's best. Join a firm that believes in authenticity and community impact, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in accounting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary degree with academic excellence.
• Committed to pursuing CPA designation and completing prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep client relationships and provide exceptional service.
• Provide accounting services including financial statements and tax returns.
• Work with clients across various industries and sectors.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Financial Analysis

Bookkeeping

Tax Preparation (T1, T2, T3)

Communication Skills

Education

Post-secondary degree

CPA designation (pursuing)

Job description

Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad Spring 2025]
Office Location: Toronto, ON
Alternate Location Req #: 10588

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. 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.

Discover what success feels like here
If you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking, you’ll fit right in. Here we walk in others' shoes before taking action. Imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me,” where flexibility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally.

Discover your voice within an award-winning culture
Doane Grant Thornton has been recognized by the Great Place To Work Institute for 17 years in a row as one of Canada’s best workplaces. This is your opportunity to experience our culture for yourself!

We believe flexibility in our way of working is essential to creating a culture that enables our firm to achieve our Purpose to help our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive.

Discover Your Best Self
Imagine working for an organization that believes in the power of authenticity in everything we do. You’ll be a part of a team where leadership is shared, and your colleagues are committed to your development. As part of a global organization, with offices in more than 130 countries, you’ll have opportunities to connect and learn globally.

As an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad Spring 2025], your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing deep client relationships by working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service.
2. Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial issues.
3. Building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in our growing practice.
4. Working with clients across different industries and sectors.
5. Providing accounting services, including planning and executing review and compilation engagement, drafting of financial statements, financial analysis, bookkeeping, and assistance with payroll and GST calculations.
6. Completion of T1s (personal tax returns), T2s (Corporation tax returns), and T3s (Trust returns) and responding to related CRA requests for information.

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Accountant, Privately Held Business Group [New Grad Spring 2025]? Here are a few more boxes we’re hoping you can tick:

1. You are currently pursuing your post-secondary degree and have demonstrated academic excellence.
2. You are committed to pursuing the CPA designation and completing the relevant pre-requisites.

Join our team!
To become a member of one of the most dynamic firms in Canada, please submit:

• Your resume
• Cover letter
• A copy of your most recent transcripts

The application deadline is: Wednesday, March 19th at 11:59 PM (ET)

At Doane Grant Thornton, we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities. That’s our purpose.

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?
If you are selected to move forward in the recruiting process, the first step will be to complete a digital interview through HireVue.

We are committed to electronically confirming with all applicants when an application has been received and notifying all applicants when positions they have applied to have been filled.

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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.