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For over 45 years, McGovern Hurley has been a leading mid-sized CPA firm, delivering tailored audit and assurance, tax advisory, reporting and compliance, and consulting services to publicly listed entities, private companies, and owner-managed businesses – locally, nationally, and globally.

Registered with the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), we uphold the highest standards of quality, accountability, and technical excellence. We’re proud to rank among Canada’s top 10 firms serving publicly listed entities, completing more than 140 public company audits each year.

Driven by integrity, curiosity, and collaboration, we empower our people to take ownership, accelerate their growth, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Note: We operate in a hybrid model, with two in-office days per week at our North York office. Tuesdays serve as the anchor day for the Business Advisory Group (BAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.

About You

McGovern Hurley’s next Accounting Technician – Business Advisory is an experienced accounting professional with a minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience and a strong foundation in accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations and tax compliance.

Detail-oriented and analytical, you are comfortable working with financial records, general ledger information, trial balances, working papers and financial statements. You bring strong organizational skills, accuracy and sound judgment to your work and are comfortable managing multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced professional services environment.

You enjoy working directly with clients to obtain and clarify financial information, investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, and prepare accurate financial statements, tax returns and other financial reports while collaborating with members of the engagement team.

Your Key Responsibilities

- Maintain and review financial records and client accounts using computerized accounting systems and software.
- Record financial transactions and prepare and post journal entries and adjusting entries as required.
- Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, capital assets, prepaid expenses and other balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Prepare trial balances,



supporting schedules and working papers and maintain complete and accurate general ledger information.
- Prepare financial statements and other accounting and financial reports from client accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
- Perform account reconciliations, analytical reviews and variance analyses to identify discrepancies and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
- Review, investigate and assist in resolving discrepancies and irregularities in financial records, account balances and supporting documentation.
- Prepare personal, corporate, trust and HST returns and other tax and government filings based on client financial information and supporting documentation.
- Assist with compilation and other accounting engagements by preparing financial information, working papers and supporting documentation.
- Compile, organize and analyze accounting information and supporting documentation received from clients.
- Communicate directly with clients to obtain and clarify accounting records, financial information and supporting documentation and follow up on outstanding items required to complete assigned work.
- Use accounting and tax software, including CaseWare and Taxprep, Microsoft Excel and other computerized systems to prepare and maintain accounting information and reports.
- Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports as required.
- Collaborate with engagement team members to understand assigned responsibilities, client requirements and key deadlines.
- Manage assigned accounting work and multiple priorities to ensure accurate and timely completion of deliverables.

What You Bring

- Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a public accounting or professional services environment.
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of accounting education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining and reviewing accounting records, including journal entries, general ledger accounts,



account reconciliations and trial balances.
- Experience preparing financial statements, financial reports, supporting schedules and working papers.
- Experience preparing personal and/or corporate tax returns and other government filings.
- Knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and general accounting principles.
- Technical proficiency with accounting and tax software; experience with CaseWare and Taxprep is considered an asset.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities and deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and build robust relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an engagement team.
- Demonstrated alignment with McGovern Hurley’s values of collaboration, respect, accountability, integrity and quality.
- Progress toward a skilled accounting designation is considered an asset but is not required.

Job Details

Number of vacancies: 1

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week; some overtime may be required based on client and business needs

Location: 251 Consumers Road, North York, Ontario

Salary: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

Language: English

Placement within the salary range will depend on depth of experience, demonstrated skills and alignment with the scope of the role.

What We Offer

- Eligibility to participate in the Firm’s group benefit plan after three months.
- Premium costs are allocated equally between the employer and employee.
- Program includes extended health, dental, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Three weeks of paid vacation.

If you’re ready to take ownership, make an impact, and continue building your accounting career, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume today and start your journey with us! McGovern Hurley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available at every stage, and we will work with you to meet your individual needs. We thank all applicants who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

📌 Accounting Technician (Business Advisory) (Toronto)
🏢 McGovern Hurley
📍 Toronto