Bookkeeper - Dresden

Baker Tilly Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

RRSP matching after one year

4-day summer workweek

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada in Dresden, Ontario is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our team. You’ll summarize client books and manage payroll, payables, receivables, expenses and tax remittances, ensuring records are accurate and compliant, while supporting the bookkeeping supervisor.

This full-time, permanent role offers a 4-day summer workweek, comprehensive medical benefits, RRSP matching after one year, and opportunities for career growth within a collaborative, community-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) and bookkeeping software (Sage, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Summarize clients' books and records.
• Manage payroll, payables, receivables, expenses and tax remittances.
• Assist clients with improving record-keeping practices.
• Support Bookkeeping Supervisor with vacation relief for staff.
• Handle all other bookkeeping and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Strong organization

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Sage

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online

Adapt to new software

Team-oriented

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online

Job description

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 Bookkeeper 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.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role:

• Summarizing the client’s books and records
• Management of client’s payroll, payables, receivables, expenses and tax remittances
• Assisting clients with the betterment of record-keeping
• Helping the Bookkeeping Supervisor with vacation relief for other bookkeeping staff
• All other bookkeeping and administrative duties as required

What you bring to the table:

• Self-starter, takes initiative
• Can work independently with little supervision; Ability to jump into bookkeeping files with minimal support
• Great organization and communication skills
• Proficiency and/or experience with: Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word; Bookkeeping applications including Sage, QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online; etc. an asset
• The ability to multitask, prioritize, and quickly learn and adapt to new software a must.
• Can-do attitude
• Experience working in a team-based environment

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive medical benefits packages.
• Social committee that plans multiple social events throughout the year.
• Retirement planning with Group RRSP contribution/matching or TFSA contribution/matching after one year of employment.
• A 4-day workweek during the Summer.
• Rewarding opportunities for career advancement at every stage.
• A positive firm that encourages individual growth in a team setting.

Where you’ll work:

In-person in Dresden, Ontario

Job type:

Permanent, Full-Time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday with the exception of working Saturdays in April, and having Fridays off for at least July and August.

Salary range:

$23.00 - $25.00/hour.

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: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. The position has become available due to employee departure.

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.