Staff Accountant - Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT Path)
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
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