Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. They are looking for a Staff Accountant – Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT Path) to plan and execute compilation and review engagements, prepare financial statements and tax returns, and collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality work and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute entry to intermediate level compilation and review engagements, with exposure to assurance engagements as assigned, ensuring professional standards, quality, and deadlines are met
- Prepare year-end financial statements and related working papers for owner managed businesses across various industries
- Prepare entry to intermediate level personal income tax returns (T1s) and related schedules, including analysis of common tax issues
- Complete monthly and quarterly bookkeeping engagements, including accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll calculations and remittances, and annual T4 reporting
- Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax returns (T2s), HST filings, and other applicable tax filings under supervision
- Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner, responding to inquiries and proactively identifying and resolving issues
- Manage assigned engagement timelines, budgets, billing, and work in progress under the guidance of senior team members
- Collaborate with team members to support engagement delivery and contribute to efficient internal processes and workflow improvements
- Work effectively under tight deadlines, particularly during busy season, while delivering accurate, high-quality work
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- Completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses
- Plans to pursue a CPA designation
- Strong client service skills
- Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive training to cover all aspects of your development
- On-the-job learning
- A manager mentor to support you throughout your time with us
- A top notch CFE prep program with great results year after year
- Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
- Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
- Matching RRSP plan
- Annual bonus program
- Health and wellness spending account.
- Vacation (3 weeks per year)
- Continuing Professional Development courses are provided as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities.
- The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues
- Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand
- An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
- A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
- A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
- Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
- Many entertaining social events throughout the year
Company Overview
With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. It was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.bakertilly.ca.