Accountant, Privately Held Business Group

Overview

Doane Grant Thornton is a leading professional services firm that embraces a community‑centric culture. We employ over 3,000 professionals across Canada and are committed to delivering integrity, expertise, and high‑quality service to our clients.

Location

Ancaster, ON

What You’ll Do

• Work with a broad range of charity, not‑for‑profit and small business clients.
• Prepare year‑end financial statements and working paper files for audit, review and notice‑to‑reader engagements.
• Perform accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including drafting journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare tax filings for individuals, corporations, trusts, charities and NPOs.
• Provide solutions to clients on current business and financial conditions.
• Deliver exceptional client service and build our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors.

Who You Are

• Accounting diploma or certificate, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3+ years of public practice experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks and Simply Accounting (preferred).
• Strong bookkeeping and organizational skills.
• Solid analytical skills and the ability to identify unusual transactions or accounts.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Client service focus, demonstrated initiative and a team player.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
• Experience with HST regulations and returns is an asset.

What We Offer

• Profit sharing, flex days, RRSP contributions.
• Firm‑wide holiday closure and wellness benefits.
• Concierge‑like benefits and work‑from‑anywhere in Canada for 4 weeks in the summer.
• Work from the office 4 days per week (required).

Hiring Principles

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity‑deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing careers@doane.gt.ca and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.