Accounting Technician - Winnipeg Head Office

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Flin Flon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounting Technician to join their dynamic team in Winnipeg. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to grow your accounting career while working on diverse assurance engagements for a variety of clients. With a strong focus on mentorship and professional development, you'll gain invaluable real-life experience that will pave the way towards your CPA designation or becoming an expert accounting technician. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to learn in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Base level of accounting knowledge and experience in PSAB, ASPE, IFRS preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assurance engagements and prepare personal and corporate income tax returns.
• Review client information and perform basic analysis on client files.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Experience with accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Education

Eligibility for PEP or PREP

Tools

CaseView

CaseWare

SAP

Sage

Job description

Save the exploring for your next adventure

Baker Tilly HMA LLP and its predecessor firm have been providing professional services across Manitoba since 1957. In that time, the firm’s staff contingent has grown significantly, and we are proud to have built a group of talented, ambitious professionals who are passionate about what we do and committed to exceeding the expectations of clients.

Our client base is exceptionally diverse and includes local owner-managed businesses, not-for-profit organizations, governments, professionals, and individuals. We have industry experience in Indigenous services, automotive dealerships, medical professionals, legal professionals, insurance brokerages, not-for-profits, hospitality and tourism, real estate, construction, retail, and others.

We are looking for a full-time and permanent Accounting Technician to join our growing and newly renovated Winnipeg Head Office, located in vibrant downtown Winnipeg.

We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality personalized services. Our success depends upon attracting, developing, and retaining strong professionals and clients. Baker Tilly will help you achieve more than what was thought possible.

Whether an experienced entry level candidate, or someone looking to start out on their journey towards a CPA designation, Baker Tilly is the place to develop your career.

We’ll support your development as an accountant every step of the way, providing you with the real-life experience you need to become an accredited CPA or expert accounting technician. Whilst classrooms and accounting theory are important, the collective experience made available to junior staff through our existing staff will take you to the next level, mentoring you at every stage on a wide variety of projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Filling an important role in the completion of assurance engagements for a variety of clients directly performing assurance procedures using established processes.
• Review client information and prepare query lists.
• Assist with the completion of personal and corporate income tax returns.
• Prepare client files in a paperless environment.
• A variety of basic analysis on client files.
• Growth of your knowledge and professional skill set.

A successful candidate will have:

Qualifications:

• A base level of accounting knowledge and some experience in PSAB, ASPE, IFRS is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills along with attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop.
• An awareness of, or experience with accounting software programs such as CaseView, CaseWare, SAP, Sage, etc.
• Eligibility for PEP or PREP is encouraged.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, specifically MS Excel.

Application Information:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications and the opportunity to excel in a dynamic public accounting environment.

This role is based in our Winnipeg Head Office. If you are interested in applying for this position, submit your resume to [e-mail] by Monday January 06, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.