Senior Accountant, Assurance

BDO; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Ontario is looking for a Senior Accountant to lead audit engagements and maintain positive client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and a minimum of 3 years of experience in external audit. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential. Join a supportive environment focused on growth and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in external audit within the public accounting industry.
• Working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Strong analytical skills and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct audit and review engagements.
• Coordinate year-end assurance engagements across various industries.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Audit engagement

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

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 with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

Our GTA Audit Practice is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team, with flexibility to work from any of our three offices : Toronto, Oakville, or Markham. You will own the following responsibilities :

Lead and conduct audit and review engagements, preparing working papers and financial statements in accordance with regulatory and firm standards.

Coordinate year-end assurance engagements for clients across a range of industries, including supporting information for corporate tax filings (prepared by the tax team).

Apply working knowledge of accounting frameworks such as ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS, and US GAAP, as appropriate to client needs.

Build and maintain positive client relationships by responding promptly to requests and delivering high-quality service.

Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities to expand services with existing clients.

Communicate regularly with engagement team members to provide progress updates and raise issues proactively.

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 qualitywork

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 should have successfully completed your CPA designation.

You should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in external audit within the public accounting industry.

You have working knowledge of ASPE, ASNPO, IFRS and / or US GAAP standards (depending on client needs).

You prioritize teamwork, client service, and delivering high-quality, detailed work.

You exhibit strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.