Senior Accountant, Assurance [Audit]

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 about 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. A career in Assurance Services with Grant Thornton will provide you an opportunity to: Work with a team of professionals who assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of accounting and financial services Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career path Be part of a fast growing environment with well respected professionals who are locally renowned in their respective field Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative effort and discussion Be engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projects As a Senior Accountant, Assurance your responsibilities will include: Planning, preparing and execution of financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations Providing solutions to our clients on current business and financial conditions Planning fieldwork assignments including budget and resource needs Working closely with clients and providing exceptional client service Building our reputation as the preferred business advisors in key sectors of our growing practice Preparation of corporate and personal tax returns 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, Assurance? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick: CPA designation or designation near completion 2+ Years of public practice audit experience Strong technical expertise in audit, accounting and tax Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience in leading teams of professionals on diverse engagements Proficient with MS Office suite and Accounting software applications (CaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage, QuickBooks), with ability to quickly grasp new technology tools Ability to travel within Nova Scotia is a requirement 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? 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 and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

The role involves planning and executing financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations while providing business and financial solutions to clients. Responsibilities also include preparing corporate and personal tax returns and managing fieldwork assignments.

Candidates must have a CPA designation (or be near completion) and at least 2 years of public practice audit experience. Proficiency in accounting software like CaseWare and TaxPrep, along with the ability to travel within Nova Scotia, is required.

• Profit Sharing • Flex Days • RRSP Contributions • Firmwide Holiday Closure • Wellness Benefits • Concierge-like Benefits • Summer Remote Work (4 weeks)

• Customer servicePreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

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• Financial Statement Audits
• Reviews
• Compilations
• Corporate Tax Returns
• Personal Tax Returns
• CaseWare
• TaxPrep
• Sage
• QuickBooks
• MS Office
• Analytical Skills
• Team Leadership
• Client Service
• Audit Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Technical Accounting

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Aug 31, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

4 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level