Senior Accountant, Privately Held Biz — Profit Sharing

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in summer

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Privately Held Business Group to deliver high-quality financial statements, tax filings, and client services. You will mentor junior members and contribute to engagement planning and execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and colleagues, strong technical accounting and tax skills, and a proactive, deadline-driven approach within a fast-paced environment. Alberta candidates welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• University Degree or Diploma with a concentration in Accounting
• 3-5+ years of experience in public practice, in accounting and for small to medium-sized owner-managed businesses
• Relevant professional experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Strong technical experience in accounting and tax
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Caseware, Taxprep and QuickBooks is an asset
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to grasp new technology tools
• Ability to execute on deliverables in a deadline-driven environment
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced and complex environment
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency. Quick learner, self-starter and exudes a “can do” attitude
• Good understanding of team dynamics and cohesion. Strong team player and collaborator
• Desire to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Working with clients and providing exceptional client service
• Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial issues
• Planning, preparation and execution of financial statements for review engagements and compilations with appropriate note disclosures
• Planning and preparation of working paper files for review engagements and compilations
• Preparation and filing of personal and corporate tax returns
• Providing mentorship and training to junior team members

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Deadline-driven

Entrepreneurial mindset

Results-oriented

Team player

Self-starter

Growth mindset

Education

University Degree or Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

QuickBooks

Job description

Doane Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Accountant for the Privately Held Business Group to deliver high-quality financial statements, tax filings, and client services. You will mentor junior members and contribute to engagement planning and execution.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients and colleagues, strong technical accounting and tax skills, and a proactive, deadline-driven approach within a fast-paced environment. Alberta candidates welcome to apply.