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Application Analyst, Assurance Services (Contract)

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The Application Analyst will develop and support templates, assist users with applications, perform software testing, prepare reports for stakeholders, and deliver training programs. Responsibilities include user support and creating internal publications within the assurance and accounting practice.
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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

BDO Canada is seeking an Application Analyst to join our National Assurance & Accounting team for a temporary contract/internal secondment from May to September 2025. This position can be based out of any of our Canadian offices and includes the following responsibilities:

  • Develop templates and support users in various applications within BDO's assurance and accounting practice.
    • Template design & testing, software testing and deployment, report design and preparation, along with user support based on content provided by the National Accounting and National Assurance departments
    • Templates are accounting and assurance in nature and are developed mostly in MS Office in both English and French.
  • Design and prepare internal-use reports to stakeholders
  • Assist users with any questions or concerns
  • Perform user acceptance testing of new software releases and deployment packages
  • Prepare or assist in the development and delivery of training programs for users or IT
  • Create and update internal publications and guidance including BDO Intranet postings
  • Complete and assist with other projects or tasks as required

How do we define success for your role?

  • You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
  • You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
  • You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
  • You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
  • You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
  • You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your experience and education

  • You have at least 1 year experience in the assurance practice
  • If you have familiarity with assurance applications, such as APT, DataSnipper and Templafy, it would be considered an asset
  • You have strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative nature, and the ability to work in a team environment
  • You have strong computer skills including MS Office as well as the ability to learn software quickly
  • If you have knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 and Power BI it will be considered a strong asset
  • You have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • If you are bilingual (English/French), it will be considered a strong asset

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: 

  • We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. 

  • We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. 

  • 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

Top Skills

Apt
Datasnipper
Ms Dynamics 365
MS Office
Power BI
Templafy

BDO CANADA Calgary, Alberta, CAN Office

903 8 Ave SW, , Calgary, AB , Canada, T2P 0P7,

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