Senior Accountant, Charity and Not-for-Profit

Grant Thornton - Canada; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Charity and Not-for-Profit team. This role involves providing financial solutions, preparing financial statements, and leading audit engagements for clients in the not-for-profit sector. The ideal candidate will have a passion for community service and a strong commitment to excellence. With a focus on professional development and a supportive culture, this opportunity allows you to grow your career while making a meaningful impact. Join a collaborative team that values trust and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of charitable organizations.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in accounting, ideally in not-for-profit or public accounting.
• Strong technical expertise in accounting and tax with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide solutions on financial conditions and prepare financial statements.
• Lead audit engagements and build long-standing client relationships.

Skills

Accounting

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CaseWare

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

Our Charity and Not-for-Profit team in the GTA is growing and we are seeking talented Senior Accountants to join the team. Working side by side with a strong team of well-respected accounting professionals focused on the needs of the not-for-profit and charity sector, you will be engaged in a wide variety of interesting matters, going beyond auditing to be an advisor to an excellent range of clients on financial reporting but also other aspects of their organization.

As a Senior Accountant, Charity and Not-for-Profit your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions
2. Planning, preparation and execution of financial statements with appropriate note disclosures
3. Providing assurance services such as audits, review engagements and notice to reader engagements as well as tax services
4. Working with clients under ASPE and ASNPO reporting frameworks in the not-for-profit and charity sector (government funded organizations, associations, private clubs, foundations, educational and religious institutions among others)
5. Leading audit engagements, including providing guidance to assist management in implementing future improvements.
6. Analysis and completion of corporate tax returns (T3010, T1044 and T2)
7. Working closely with clients to create long-standing relationships and providing exceptional client service year over year
8. Busier effort required in the mid May to mid June period

Our Charity and Not-for-Profit team offers continual professional development as well as long term growth opportunities to evolve your career. If you are an individual who enjoys sharing strategy and best practices for growth by collaborating internally and connecting externally with individuals and not-for-profit and charitable organizations, then this opportunity is ideal for you.

Doane Grant Thornton
If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others' shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Charity and Not-for-Profit? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

1. 2-3 years’ experience in accounting with small to mid-size owner managed businesses, not-for-profit and charity sector or in public accounting
2. Keen interest in working with the not-for-profit and charity sector
3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure
5. Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional interpersonal skills to earn the trust and confidence of clients and colleagues at all levels
7. Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
8. Strong technical expertise in accounting and tax
9. Experience with income tax preparation and the CaseWare application is considered an asset
10. Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word and Outlook is considered an asset
11. Successful applicants may be tested on resume proclaimed software abilities and knowledge

Location: Toronto, Markham or Mississauga

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. Or, as we like to say, 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 special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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