Client Accounting Services, Supervisor

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative in Calgary, AB is seeking a Client Accounting Services Supervisor to lead full-cycle bookkeeping, payroll and client advisory support. You will mentor Accounting Data Advisors, onboard new staff, and serve as the primary client contact for financial reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years in bookkeeping and QuickBooks Online, with strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in full cycle bookkeeping.
• 4+ years’ experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Payroll designation and experience is an asset.
• Tech stack experience and app integrations are an asset.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to upgrade as required.
• Experience managing multiple government contracts and provincial/federal reporting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review client financial files for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor Accounting Data Advisors and provide feedback.
• Support onboarding and training for new team members.
• Serve as primary client contact for financial reporting, payroll, and advisory matters.
• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll duties including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare T4s, GST, and other compliance returns.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Collaborate to maintain efficient internal processes and positive team environment.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives like succession planning and operational improvements.

Skills

Full-cycle bookkeeping

Payroll management

Team leadership

Mentoring

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Microsoft 365

Financial reporting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Payroll designation (asset)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Microsoft 365

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 currently seeking an experienced, motivated and client-driven individual to join our growing team as a Client Accounting Services Supervisor, to assist us in providing service excellence, ensuring all aspects of our clients’ needs are met and exceeded. 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 primary responsibilities will include:

• Review client financial files for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor Accounting Data Advisors, providing feedback on their performance and quality of work.
• Support onboarding and training for new team members.
• Serve as primary contact for clients on financial reporting, payroll, and advisory matters.
• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping, and payroll duties, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, staff and client payrolls, bank deposits, accounts payable, and other client payments.
• Prepare T4s, GST and other compliance returns.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end reporting.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain efficient internal processes and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives like succession planning and operational improvements.

The successful candidate will have:

• at least 4 years’ experience in full cycle bookkeeping procedures
• payroll designation & experience considered an asset.
• At least 4 years’ experience in QuickBooks Online is required.
• Tech Stack experience including integration of apps is considered an asset.
• excellent computer skills and willingness to upgrade such skills, as required.
• experience in the management of multiple government contracts and knowledge of Provincial and Federal financial reporting requirements would be an asset.

In addition to this, the ideal candidate will have:

• Proven ability to lead priorities across a dynamic client service environment, balancing quality, deadlines, and team capacity.
• Strong planning and workflow management skills, with the ability to anticipate needs, adjust priorities, and support timely deliverables.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with confidence presenting information, resolving issues, and building trusted client and team relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to review financial information, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365, with the ability to leverage technology to improve accuracy, efficiency, and team workflows.
• Working knowledge of CRA regulations, employment standards, WCB, GST, and related compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to coach team members and support a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Sound judgment in handling confidential information, sensitive client matters, and privacy-related requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen processes, service delivery, and team effectiveness.

Where you’ll work: Calgary, AB

Job type: Permanent

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 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.