Accounting Technician

Build Your Career Where It Matters.

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), and Wednesdays serve as the anchor day for the Audit & Assurance Group (AAG), creating dedicated time to collaborate, connect, and learn together.

About You

McGovern Hurley’s next Accounting Technician is an experienced accounting professional with a minimum of three years of relevant accounting experience and a strong foundation in financial reporting, account reconciliations and financial record preparation.

Detail-oriented and analytical, you are comfortable working with financial records, general ledger information, 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 are also comfortable working directly with clients to obtain and clarify financial information and supporting documentation. Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish is required for this position, as the role supports both English- and Spanish-speaking clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and review financial records and client accounts using computerized accounting systems and software.
• Prepare and post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, expenses, prepaid expenses, capital assets, equity and other balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Prepare trial balances, maintain general ledger information and assist with the preparation of financial statements and other accounting and financial reports.
• Review financial records, account balances and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Investigate and assist in resolving discrepancies and irregularities in financial entries, documents, account balances and reports.
• Perform bank, general ledger and other account reconciliations and identify outstanding or unusual items requiring follow-up.
• Prepare supporting schedules, working papers and other accounting documentation related to account balances and financial reporting.
• Assist with financial statement tie-outs to ensure accuracy and consistency between accounting records, working papers and financial statements.
• Compile, organize and analyze financial and accounting information and supporting documentation received from clients.
• Use accounting software, Microsoft Excel and other computerized systems to record, reconcile, organize and prepare financial information.
• Communicate directly with English- and Spanish-speaking clients to obtain and clarify accounting records, financial information and supporting documentation and follow up on outstanding information required to complete assigned work.
• Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports as required.
• Collaborate with engagement team members to understand assigned responsibilities, client requirements and key deadlines.
• Support accounting, financial reporting and assurance engagements by completing assigned accounting and financial-record preparation activities accurately and within established timelines.
• Develop an understanding of the Firm's clients, services and industries through hands-on client engagement experience.

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 reviewing financial records and supporting documentation, identifying discrepancies and following up on outstanding or unusual items.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience using accounting and financial reporting software and an aptitude for learning new technologies.
• Professional proficiency in English and Spanish is required. The position works directly with English- and Spanish-speaking clients and requires the ability to obtain, clarify and discuss financial information, accounting records and supporting documentation in both languages.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
• 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 professional accounting designation is considered an asset but is not required.

Job Details

Number of vacancies: 2

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

Employment: Full-time, permanent

Salary: $37.00 - $40.00 per hour

Language: English and Spanish

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

Benefits:

• 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.
• 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.