Senior Accounting Data Advisor

Baker Tilly; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Calgary seeks a Senior Accounting Data Advisor to provide exceptional service and support clients' needs. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Join a collaborative team that values your growth and offers flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Networking and mentoring programs

Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping procedures.
• Experience in Personal tax preparation is mandatory.
• 3 years experience in QuickBooks Online is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and other management reporting.
• Perform bookkeeping and payroll duties including staff & client payrolls.
• Prepare T1s, T4s, GST, and other compliance returns.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Tilly Canada is an entrepreneurial accounting network that fosters a meaningful career and the opportunity to influence tomorrow for your clients, your profession, and your community. Included on the 2020 Forbes list of Canada's Best Employers, Baker Tilly Canada is highly rated among our employees because we provide a vibrant, fulfilling professional culture.

With member firms from coast to coast, Baker Tilly Canada is one of the country's largest associations of chartered accounting firms. Our all-Canadian network has a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax, and advisory solutions, due to our depth and breadth of in-house skills, customized offerings, and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources, and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full range of professional services across every major industry sector.

We are proud to be an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a network extending across 146 territories and more than 742 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and client-driven individual to join our growing team as a Senior Accounting Data Advisor, to assist us in providing service excellence, ensuring all aspects of our clients' needs are met and exceeded. We offer an outstanding environment to continue developing your career by providing challenging and rewarding opportunities, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and other management reporting.
• Reconcile accounts and post journal entries.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Perform bookkeeping and payroll duties including staff & client payrolls, bank deposits & reconciliations, accounts payable, and other client payments.
• Answer phone and in-person inquiries regarding client payroll.
• Perform clerical and other related duties as required.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare T1s, T4s, GST, and other compliance returns.
• Make updates using the clients' accounting software, including posting to general ledgers, reconciling accounts, and reviewing reports.
• Collaborate with peers and management on file planning and completion, ensuring that time requirements are met.
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients, encouraging productive working relationships.

The successful candidate will have :

• At least 4 years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping procedures.
• Payroll designation & experience considered an asset.
• Experience in Personal tax preparation is mandatory.
• 3 years experience in QuickBooks Online is required.
• Tech stack experience including integration of apps is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks Online is required.
• Experience in the preparation of Notice to Reader statements is an asset.
• Experience managing multiple government contracts and knowledge of Provincial and Federal financial reporting requirements is an asset.
• An understanding of Provincial and Federal bidding systems.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to upgrade skills as required.

In addition to these, the ideal candidate will have :

• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Good time management skills and the ability to adapt to changing workflows.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good analytical, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Knowledge of Revenue Canada regulations, Labor Standards, WCB, and GST.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality and data storage regulations.
• Problem-solving skills.

We support flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Baker Tilly Catalyst is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Accessibility needs will be accommodated upon request throughout the recruitment and employment process.

When you join us, you can expect :

• Rewarding career opportunities.
• Challenging and diverse assignments.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards.
• Networking and mentoring programs.
• A leadership team dedicated to your success.
• Opportunities to engage with experts across Canada and globally.
• To contribute to your community and embrace our Be True experiences.
• The chance to influence future clients, community, and the profession.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!