Intermediate Accountant, Assurance

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

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a qualified professional to conduct and support audit engagements, preparing working papers and financial statements in line with regulatory standards. You will streamline year-end processes for diverse clients and foster strong client relationships, while maintaining open communication with the team.

The role requires a CPA designation (in progress or completed), at least 1 year of public accounting audit experience, and familiarity with IFRS or US GAAP.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed or in progress.
• Minimum 1 year of audit experience in the public accounting industry.
• Exposure to IFRS or US GAAP standards.
• Prioritizes teamwork, client service, and quality while completing detailed work.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting policies and assurance techniques.

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.

Education

CPA designation (in progress or completed)

Audit experience

IFRS or US GAAP familiarity

Teamwork

Client service

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Accounting policies

Assurance techniques

Tools

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.