Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

BDO Canada; Oakville; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a CPA-designated or CPA-candidate professional to conduct and support audit engagements, preparing working papers and financial statements in line with regulatory standards. The role covers year-end engagements and tax returns for diverse clients, with emphasis on client service and quality.

You will maintain strong client relationships and communicate progress with the audit team. You should have at least 1 year of public accounting audit experience and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Pursuing or holding CPA designation.
• Minimum 1 year of audit experience in public accounting.
• Exposure to IFRS or US GAAP standards.
• Prioritizes teamwork, client service and quality.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting policies and assurance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support audit engagements by creating working papers and financial statements.
• Streamline year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across industries.
• Foster positive client relationships and promptly address requests and suggestions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team on progress and issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

IFRS familiarity

US GAAP familiarity

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support audit engagements by preparing working papers and financial statements in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Streamline the preparation of year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across diverse industries.
• Foster positive working relationships with clients, and promptly address their requests and suggestions.
• Maintain ongoing communication with team members regarding progress updates and issues.

Success Criteria

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect 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.

Qualifications

• You have completed or are currently working towards your CPA designation.
• You possess a minimum of 1 year of audit experience in the public accounting industry.
• You have exposure to or familiarity with IFRS, or US GAAP standards.
• You prioritize teamwork, client service, and quality while completing detailed work.
• You exhibit strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• You possess a solid understanding of accounting policies and assurance techniques.

The expected range of compensation for this role is: $54,000 to $76,000.