Junior Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking a Junior Accountant to perform audit duties and support financial operations. This permanent full-time role offers mentorship, competitive salary, and career advancement opportunities, with a 4-day workweek during summer months. Candidates should be pursuing a business or accounting degree and have a desire to work towards a CPA. Located in Chatham, Ontario.

Benefits

Mentorship

Comprehensive medical benefits packages

Monthly social events

Retirement planning with contribution/matching

4-day workweek during the summer

Qualifications

• Entry-level technical knowledge and skills.
• Desire to work toward a CPA.
• Knowledge of Caseware/Caseview, QBO, and TaxPrep would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit duties at a junior level.
• Plan and administer accounting systems.
• Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements.
• Prepare income tax returns.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships.
• Support new initiatives.

Skills

Business or accounting degree

Desire to work toward a CPA

Entry-level technical knowledge

Interpersonal and relationship building skills

Team player with a positive approach

Strong attention to detail

Creative problem-solving ability

Strong communication skills

Education

Business or accounting degree

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

QBO

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

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 Junior Accountant 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

• Perform audit duties at a junior level. This includes examining and analyzing journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, other accounting and financial records etc.
• Plan, set-up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for an individual, department, company or other establishment.
• Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by partner or senior staff.
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities in line with the competency model and needs of firm.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with staff, partners and clients.
• Actively contribute to positive team environment and support new initiatives.
• Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
• Actively support new initiatives.

What you bring to the table

• Has or is working on a business or accounting degree. eg. BA, BBA, BComm.
• Has the desire to work toward a CPA.
• Entry level technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of Caseware/Caseview, QBO, and TaxPrep would be an asset (but not required).
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive can-do approach.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Seeks and researches solutions or answers.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Experience in delivery of quality client service.
• A desire to dig deep into work, learn all they can and have fun!

What’s in it for you?

• Mentorship.
• Comprehensive medical benefits packages.
• Monthly social events.
• Retirement planning with GRSP or TFSA contribution/matching.
• A 4-day workweek during the summer.
• Rewarding opportunities for career advancement at every stage.

Where you’ll work

62 Keil Dr. S. Chatham, Ontario

Job type

Permanent Full-Time

Your schedule

Monday to Friday with working Saturdays in April

Monday to Thursday during July and August (Fridays off)

Salary range

$23.00 - $27.00 per 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 an internal promotion and we are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill this role.

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. We welcome anyone to apply regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 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.