Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accounting firm in Ontario as an Accounting Professional. You will assist in preparing financial statements, tax returns, and provide bookkeeping services. The role offers a competitive remuneration package, flexible work hours, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employment benefits package

Flexible work hours

Fridays off during summer

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior accounting/bookkeeping experience required.
• Knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial statements and tax returns.
• Examine client accounting records for accuracy.
• Provide bookkeeping and payroll support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Fluently bilingual

Education

College or university degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

Word

Profile

Caseware

Job description

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses and non-profit enterprises by completing assigned working papers
• Examine and analyze client accounting and financial records to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
• Preparation of tax returns (T1, T2s, T3s, T4s, T5s, GST / HST)
• Participate in special projects as assigned by partner, manager or senior staff
• Bookkeeping from client supplied records
• Preparing payroll and related filings
• Preparing HST returns
• Providing assistance and support to clients on bookkeeping and / or software issues
• Actively seek to identify opportunities to up-sell or cross-sell products or services
• Develop and maintain a meaningful working relationship with clients

A successful candidate will have :

• A college or university degree in accounting and / or prior accounting / bookkeeping experience
• Working knowledge of business software applications such as Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks and tax / payroll software
• Previous use of Profile and Caseware would be an asset
• Sound knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards, income tax, payroll tax and HST
• Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Fluently bilingual in both French and English would be an asset
• Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated independence and initiative

Application Information :

If you are looking to join a professional team and firm that provides :

• a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications
• employment benefits package
• compensation for all hours worked (paid hourly vs salary)
• the opportunity to achieve work-life balance through flexible work hours
• progressive career development, coaching, and training opportunities (subsidized expense depending on the nature of the professional development)
• Fridays off during the summer months
• a positive and pleasant working environment where all members of the firm help each other out

You owe it to your career and professional growth to consider our firm!

We thank all applicants in advance. However, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for an interview.