Bilingual Senior Accountant, Assurance

BDO Canada; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Canada is seeking a Bilingual Senior Accountant to join their Assurance team. The candidate will handle audits, prepare tax returns, and build client relationships. Required qualifications include CPA designation and 2-3 years of public accounting experience. The role offers a flexible work environment with a competitive salary range of $62,000 - $96,000 annually, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Personal time off policy

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• Fluently bilingual in both English and French.
• 2-3 years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Strong teamwork and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Handle audit tasks independently or in a team.
• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns.
• Build positive working relationships with clients.
• Engage in training staff and professional development.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation or in progress

Job description

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people‑first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our Winnipeg office is looking for a Bilingual Senior Accountant to join the Assurance team. If you are a candidate that is currently located in Canada and you are interested in relocating to the Winnipeg area, BDO may offer financial assistance. This is a replacement role and the selected candidate will be required to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Effectively and efficiently handle audit tasks independently or within a team environment
• Efficiently prepare year‑end engagements and tax returns for your clients in a variety of industries
• Perform audits on a variety of organizations, prepare working papers and financial statements per regulatory standards
• Build positive working relationships with clients and effectively respond to requests and suggestions
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis
• Engage in training staff and invest in the professional development of your team

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience And Education

• You have completed your CPA designation or are in the process of completion.
• Fluently bilingual in both English and French
• You have 2‑3 years of audit experience in the public accounting industry.
• You enjoy working within the private enterprise, non‑profit and public sector industries and are keen to develop further knowledge in these areas.
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills in both French and English.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $96,000/ year

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community.

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter.

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts.

We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility.

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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