Intermediate Accountant, Finance&Operations, Toronto

BDO’s Toronto office invites you to join our Finance&Operations team within the Business Services and Outsourcing practice as an Intermediate Accountant. This new role will involve supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations for multiple clients and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Support day‑to‑day accounting operations, 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).

Success Indicators

Demonstrate BDO’s core values—Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration—in all aspects of work.

Understand clients’ industry, challenges, and opportunities; be described as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work.

Recommend effective service delivery and continually improve client experience.

Contribute to an inclusive and engaging work environment.

Adopt digital tools and strategies to drive innovation.

Grow expertise through learning and professional development.

Experience&Education

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.

Exposure to or interest in Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and private clients (ASPE) is an asset.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite—including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to teach and support clients of varying financial skill levels.

High attention to detail and willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

Comfortable working independently and traveling to client sites as needed.

The expected range of compensation for this role is $54,000 to $76,000 per annum.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development across services, industries, and markets.

Flexible benefits from day one, including a market‑leading personal time‑off policy and wellness program reimbursement.

Support for personal goals outside of work and community impact initiatives.

Diversity, Equity&Inclusion Every employee has 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 valuable differences—including race, religion, physical or mental disabilities, age, 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 time working in the office, at client sites, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our blended approach supports the flexible needs of people, the firm, and clients.

Code of Conduct Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for business conduct, reflecting shared values and commitments. It includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, clients, and the public.

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