Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team—bring your ambition and shape what comes next.

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

Your role:

• Perform audit duties at a junior level. This includes examining and analyzing journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.


• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and relevant supporting schedules.


• Assist in the preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements


• Completing procedures for general accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, statistical and account analysis, inventory observations, and depreciation schedule updates


• Preparation of corporate, personal and trust income tax returns


• Preparation of tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.)


• Bookkeeping assignments


• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships


• Develop strong technical audit, accounting and tax skills


• Delivering to the highest service standards


• Managing multiple client requests efficiently and in a timely manner
  

What you bring to the table:

• Post secondary school graduate (Commerce/Accounting)


• Currently pursuing CPA


• Entry level technical knowledge and skills


• Knowledge of general ledger, accounting and account reconciliation


• Experience with Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep would be an asset.


• Interpersonal and relationship building skills


• Team player with a positive can-do approach


• Attention to detail


• Creative problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills


• Seeks and researches solutions or answers


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Experience in delivery of quality client service


• A general knowledge of firm’s products and services


• A general understanding of industry and market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives and stakeholder/competitor interests


• A desire to dig deep into work, learn all they can and have fun!
  

What's in it for you?

• Banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)


• Pre-approved CPA employer


• Financial and mentorship support to obtain CPA designation 


• 3 weeks paid vacation to start moving to 4 weeks once CPA designation is received


• Challenging and varied assignments


• Ongoing training and support for professional development


• Competitive compensation


• Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one


• Enhanced mental health benefits


• A fully-stocked fridge with drinks as well as coffee and tea throughout the year - don't forget the snacks and fun during busy season


• Wellness subsidy


• RRSP matching program


• A leadership team committed to your success


• A professional, fun and friendly working environment
  

Where you'll work: Courtice

Job Type:  Permanent, Full-time

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will be based on a combination of factors including relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market alignment.

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you. 

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:

Position Status: Existing Vacancy

We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.

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