Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

BDO Canada; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join our Assurance team in Sarnia. The ideal candidate will be responsible for audit engagements, preparing financial statements, and enhancing client relationships. This role offers significant opportunities for professional development within a supportive, people-first culture.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Market leading personal time off policy

Wellness reimbursement initiatives

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in external audit within public accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements and prepare financial statements.
• Streamline year-end engagements and prepare tax returns.
• Build and maintain positive client relationships.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Working towards CPA designation

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

BDO Canada's London-Windsor group of offices are looking for an Intermediate Accountant to join our Assurance team and own the following responsibilities:

• Particiate in audit engagements, prepare working papers, and compile financial statements, all in line with regulatory standards.
• Streamline year-end engagements and prepare tax returns for clients across a variety of industries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, and address their needs and suggestions promptly.
• Contribute to business development and identify opportunities with existing clients.
• Keep your team in the loop on progress and potential issues, fostering a collaborative environment.
  
  
  

How do we define success for your role?

• 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.
  
  
  

Your Experience And Education

• You are currenlty working towards your CPA designation, with at least 1-2 years of experience in external audit in the public accounting sector.
• You have a strong understanding of accounting standards and regulations.
• You are highly detail-oriented and demonstrate excellent time management skills with the ability to handle multiple engagements simultaneously.
• You are proactive in seeking out professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• You have strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  
  
  

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. 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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