Senior Accountant, Assurance

BDO Canada LLP; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP's Edmonton office is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Assurance & Accounting team. You will own audit tasks, prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients across industries, and perform audits with working papers and financial statements prepared to regulatory standards.

You will build strong client relationships, communicate progress with the team, and contribute to staff training and development, upholding BDO's Integrity, Respect and Collaboration values.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or in progress required.
• 2-3 years of audit experience in public accounting.
• Interest in working with high-growth private and public companies.

Responsibilities

• Effectively handle audit tasks independently or with a team.
• Prepare year-end engagements and tax returns for clients in various industries.
• Perform audits, prepare working papers and financial statements per regulatory standards.
• Build relationships with clients and respond to requests.
• Communicate progress and issues with the team.
• Engage in staff training and development.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

CPA designation or in progress

Job description

Our Opportunity

Our Edmonton office is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Assurance & Accounting team and own 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 request and suggestions
• 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.

You have 2-3 years of audit experience in the public accounting industry.

You enjoy working with high growth and dynamic private and publicly-listed enterprises.

You are keen to develop further knowledge about the business, assurance and regulatory requirements of publicly-listed entities and private businesses.

You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.

You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Why BDO?

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.

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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