Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Your Opportunity
Our Kitchener-Waterloo office is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Canadian Tax team and own the following responsibilities:
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Developing and implementing strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities
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Identifying and documenting tax filing positions including risk analysis
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Preparing or reviewing personal, corporate and trust income tax returns along with other tax information forms
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Researching tax issues and preparing memorandums or client letters and reports
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Dealing with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals
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Prepare tax accrual working in accordance with applicable accounting standards
How do we define success for your role?
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You will understand the industries BDO services and contribute to the group's advancement.
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You will ensure work is complete, accurate and appropriately reviewed by maintaining the necessary technical knowledge and professional development.
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You will recommend and implement quality or efficiency improvements to our engagements.
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You will actively engage in communication with people leaders to ensure understanding of performance and development, while identifying and attracting top talent.
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You will support our firm's revenue growth by referring clients to other services lines and new clients to BDO.
Your experience and education
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University degree (or an unrelated degree and the completion of the CPA PREP)
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CPA designation (or partial completion of CPA program)
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Minimum two years of experience in public accounting with a strong interest in tax
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Desire to complete the CICA In-depth Tax Course (or current enrollment in this course)
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.
Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:
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We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
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We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
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We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.
Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.
To explore other opportunities at BDO, check out our careers page.
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