Intermediate Accountant, Financial Reporting & Insights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Job summary

BDO Canada is seeking a detail-oriented accountant with 2+ years in public accounting for a Vancouver role. You will handle compilation engagements, tax returns, and CRA filings while building strong client relationships.

The position emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with managers and partners to meet deadlines and grow with the firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in the public accounting industry.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare compilation engagements, including year-end working papers and financial statements.
• Prepare and review corporate, personal, trust, and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare information returns and slips (T4, T4A, T5) and CRA filings.
• Communicate with clients to request information and discuss accounting matters.
• Identify and resolve accounting and bookkeeping issues with managers and partners.
• Communicate progress updates to team members.
• Participate in business development initiatives with existing clients.
• Support training and mentoring of junior team members.

Skills

Teamwork

Client service

Quality in detailed work

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Pushing 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

• Prepare compilation engagements, including year-end working paper files, financial statements, and supporting documentation, for clients in a variety of industries.
• Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), trust (T3), and partnership tax returns.
• Prepare information returns and slips, including T4, T4A, T5, and related CRA filings.
• Build positive working relationships with clients to communicate directly, request information, discuss accounting matters, and effectively respond to inquiries.
• Identify and resolve accounting and bookkeeping issues while supporting managers and partners in delivering high-quality client service and meeting deadlines.
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities with existing clients.
• Invest in the professional development of your team by engaging in training and mentoring junior team members.

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 & attract 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 2+ years of related experience in the public accounting industry.
• You enjoy working within a variety of industries and are keen to develop further knowledge in this area.
• You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
• You display strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• You have the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $54,000 - $76,000 per annum

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.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars - Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what's next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

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.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what's next and help shape the future of our firm

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 comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We're committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. 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.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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