Accountant – Privately Held & Not-for-Profit (Flexible)

Grant Thornton - Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in York Region is looking for an Accountant in the Privately Held Business Group. You will handle year-end financial statements, provide exceptional client service, and prepare various tax filings. The ideal candidate should have an accounting diploma and 1-3+ years of public practice experience. This firm offers a collegial culture and benefits like profit sharing and wellness programs.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in summer

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of public practice experience preferred.
• Strong bookkeeping and organizational skills required.
• Solid analytical skills to identify unusual transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial statements and working papers.
• Provide exceptional client service while working closely with clients.
• Regular preparation of tax filings including personal and corporate returns.

Skills

Accounting diploma or certificate

1-3+ years public practice experience

Experience with Caseware

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Strong bookkeeping skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Accounting diploma or certificate

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

MS Office

Job description

A leading professional services firm in York Region is looking for an Accountant in the Privately Held Business Group. You will handle year-end financial statements, provide exceptional client service, and prepare various tax filings. The ideal candidate should have an accounting diploma and 1-3+ years of public practice experience. This firm offers a collegial culture and benefits like profit sharing and wellness programs.