Senior Accountant, Cloud Accounting Services (Senior Bookkeeper)

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.

As a Senior Accountant, Cloud Accounting Services (Senior Bookkeeper) your responsibilities will include:

• Reconcile data from 3rd party applications such as Dext, Wagepoint, Plooto, etc.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements in QuickBooks Online
• Reconcile and review sales data
• Review accounts receivable/accounts payable and process using 3rd party applications
• Reconcile Monthly Vendor Statements
• Review payroll time entries and process payroll
• Run GST/HST/PST reports, review audit trail and file reports with CRA
• Prepare T4 returns
• Set up client files, assist with the completion of budgets and complete administrative planning and other aspects of cloud Bookkeeping work
• Perform/assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Experience with prepaids, amortization and intercompany transactions preferred
• Perform basic financial analysis
• Prepare basic analytical reports and cash flow statements
• Participate in client discovery calls
• Collaborate with clients on a regular basis
• Train and mentor junior colleagues

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

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Accountant, Cloud Accounting Services (Senior Bookkeeper)? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• A passion for technology and innovative thinking
• Bookkeeping certification or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
• QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification is an asset
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience working independently and as a team on engagements, monitoring tasks, and deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Experience in Microsoft Excel

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.