Staff Accountant

Davies; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized forensic accounting firm is seeking a Staff Accountant to engage in forensic investigations and business valuations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, work towards CPA, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The role supports career development with training and has a hybrid work model offering flexibility. The position is based in Toronto, with a start date in Spring or Fall 2026.

Benefits

Training programs

Mentoring

Flexible working model

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate.
• Up to 3 years work experience (post degree).
• Additional language skills considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales and production data.
• Conduct interviews to obtain information.
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Computer skills - Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master's

Working towards CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Staff Accountant

Application Deadline: 3 October 2025

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Toronto

Description

MDD, A Davies Company is a specialized forensic accounting firm offering business valuations, forensic investigations and litigation support services. With more than 40 offices on 5 continents, our forensic accountants specialize in a wide range of practice areas.

Our assignments consist of disputes in commercial litigation, family law, fraud, business valuations, business disputes, natural and man-made catastrophes, lost profits, and insurance. Our partners and senior staff regularly provide extensive litigation services and expert witness testimony in courts, arbitrations and mediations throughout the world.

Note: This role has a Spring or Fall 2026 start date.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified accountant with an interest in pursuing a career in forensic accounting.

The tasks performed will include, but are not limited to:

• Preliminary to intermediate analysis of sales, production and other accounting data
• Physical inventory observation, price testing
• Examination of source documents pertinent to engagement
• Check and proof reports and schedules
• Conduct phone, video or in person interviews to obtain information
• Research, data analysis and evaluation
• Invoice analysis
• Attend marketing events and functions with clients

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Masters or upcoming graduate
• Working towards the Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA)
• Up to 3 years work experience (post degree)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work independently and as a team
• Must be able to work under pressure or tight deadlines
• Ability to understand a business and how loss events have impacted it
• Willingness to accept increasing responsibility as experience grow
• Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Outlook & MS Teams
• Additional language skills considered an asset

Job Benefits

MDD firmly supports the development of our staff, and encourages continued learning through training programs, mentoring, and working with our global offices.

MDD has introduced a hybrid work model that offers our team members the flexibility to work remotely and attend the office for various meetings, training and team collaboration activities.