Senior Accountant [Audit]

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Accountant [Audit] in Kelowna, BC. You will be responsible for planning and executing financial audits, preparing tax returns, and coaching junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree, CPA accreditation (or near completion), and at least 2 years of audit experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $59,000–$79,000, profit sharing, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of public practice audit experience.
• Strong technical expertise in audit, accounting and tax.
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute financial statement audits and reviews.
• Provide clients with recommendations on financial conditions.
• Supervise and coach junior engagement team members.

Skills

Audit expertise

Tax return preparation

Client service focus

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Planning and time management

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

CPA accreditation

Tools

MS Office

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

Doane Grant Thornton is a large and growing professional services firm that values a collaborative, community-focused culture. We employ over 3000 people across Canada and care about our colleagues, clients and the communities where we work and live.

Senior Accountant [Audit] - Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional service to clients under varying reporting frameworks across different industries and sectors
• Provide clients with recommendations and solutions on current business and financial conditions
• Plan, prepare and execute financial statement audits, reviews and compilations, including budget and resource requirements
• Prepare various types of tax returns and respond to CRA requests for information
• Contribute to building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice
• Supervise, coach and provide timely feedback to junior engagement team members on diverse engagements
• Other duties as required

About Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. We walk in others’ shoes before taking action. You’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where curiosity helps you think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, with daily opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Completed post-secondary degree/diploma
• CPA accreditation (or near completion of)
• Minimum 2 years of public practice audit experience
• Strong technical expertise in audit, accounting and tax
• Experience in tax return preparation
• Strong focus on exceptional client service and relationships
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience mentoring and coaching junior team members is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office and accounting software (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks) with ability to quickly grasp new tools

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose — living our purple.

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, firmwide holiday closure, wellness benefits, concierge-like benefits, work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more.

Our compensation practices are fair, equitable and competitive. For this role, base salary ranges from $59,000–$79,000 in Kelowna, BC. Salary in other locations may vary based on geography and other factors.

Culture and Office Model

We are working in a model where teams are expected to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Equity, Inclusion and Accommodation

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and a respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all equity-deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and Indigenous applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify us via email, and we will meet your accommodation needs.