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 over 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.

As an Accounting Technician/Bookkeeper your responsibilities will include:

Bookkeeping preparation and posting of client transactions
Planning and execution of compilation engagements, including preparation of financial statements
Preparing adjusting journal entries
Performing reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts payable and accounts receivable
Performing reconciliations of payroll and T4 returns
Preparing personal and corporate tax returns, partnership returns, trust returns and HST returns
Assisting a broad range of privately held business clients with day-to-day accounting queries
Completing additional ad-hoc duties or assignments as required

Be 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 an Accounting Technician/Bookkeeper? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

An accounting certificate, diploma or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in bookkeeping
The ability to work independently and within a team
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to be an articulate, inspiring and versatile communicator, both written and verbal
QuickBooks certified
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

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!

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.

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Accounting Technician/Bookkeeper