BDO Canada is a firm that prioritizes positive relationships and offers an award-winning environment for professional growth. They are seeking an Intermediate Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, prepare financial statements, assist clients with budgeting, and contribute to month-end and year-end close activities.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day accounting operations for a variety of clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance
- Prepare financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Assist clients with budgeting, cash flow tracking, and financial reporting
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and variance analysis
- Maintain organized financial documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and increase efficiency through better use of systems and tools
- Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates, resolve questions, and build trusted relationships
- Participate in travel to client sites as required (typically monthly or biweekly)
Skills
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance, with CPA prerequisites completed or in progress, or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of accounting experience, ideally in public accounting, government, or client-service environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and support clients of varying financial skill levels
- High attention to detail and a willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment
- Comfortable working independently and traveling to client sites as needed
- Exposure to or interest in Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and private clients (ASPE) is an asset but not required — training will be provided
Benefits
- Flexible benefits from day one
- Market leading personal time off policy
- Reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle
Company Overview
BDO Canada is a consulting firm that provides auditing, outsourcing, taxation, assurance, and financial advisory services. It was founded in 1921, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.bdo.ca/en/pages/default.aspx.