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Accounting Technician, Audit

@ KPMG

Prince George, British Columbia

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Overview

KPMG is hiring an Accounting Technician for its Audit practice in Prince George, serving clients from small ventures to large multi-location companies. The role covers bookkeeping, payroll and GST/PST filings, working paper files and corporate tax returns. The posting states a base salary of $38,500 to $51,500 in British Columbia, plus possible bonus awards.

Responsibilities:

  • Bookkeeping for clients, including payroll and GST/PST filings
  • Preparing working paper files, financials and corporate tax returns
  • Responding to client requests and inquiries
  • Supporting year-end financials and tax filings with the team

Requirements summary:

  • Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally in public accounting
  • Post-secondary education in accounting or a related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and standard software
  • Caseware, QuickBooks, Sage or Xero experience is an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-09-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationCollege diploma (preferred)
Fields of studyAccounting
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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Job description
Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Your work matters. As part of our Audit & Assurance practice, you’ll deliver high‑quality work that supports trust, transparency, and confidence across both public and private organizations. We foster an environment of high challenge, where curiosity and critical thinking are encouraged. Through high support, including progressive learning, strong coaching, inclusive teamwork, and a shared commitment to integrity, we perform at our best – measuring what matters, recognizing impact, and continuously evolving to deliver excellence. This creates a culture where the best work happens when high challenge and high support work together. That balance is how our values show up—in how we work, how we lead, and what we deliver

Our Prince George office is looking to hire a Technician role for our Audit practice, the Technician will excel in servicing a wide variety of clients ranging from smaller entrepreneurial ventures to large companies with multiple locations. We have a strong culture of providing excellent client service and working diligently to help our clients in all aspects of their business needs. Dedicated team players with strong work ethics will be rewarded with stimulating and interesting opportunities with our diversified client portfolio


What you will do

  • Perform bookkeeping activities for a variety of clients including payroll and GST/PST filings
  • Prepare working paper files, including financials and corporate tax returns
  • Respond to client requests and inquiries on a day-to-day basis
  • Support the preparation of year-end financials and tax filings by working with various team members to complete tasks
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate service delivery

What you bring to the role

  • Previous experience in bookkeeping, ideally within a public accounting office
  • Post-secondary education in accounting or a related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
  • Effective time-management and self-motivation
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and other standard software
  • Experience with Caseware, QuickBooks, Sage and Xero is an asset

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

In British Columbia, the expected base salary range for this position is $38,500 to $51,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, and competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best


Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

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