Junior Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking a Junior Accountant to perform audit duties, prepare financial statements, and actively contribute to a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate will have a business or accounting degree and a desire to work towards a CPA. This role offers competitive pay and unique perks, such as mentorship and a 4-day workweek during the summer.

Benefits

Mentorship

Comprehensive medical benefits packages

Monthly social events

Retirement planning with contribution/matching

A 4-day workweek during the summer

Rewarding opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Desire to work toward a CPA.
• Experience in delivery of quality client service.
• A desire to dig deep into work, learn, and have fun!

Responsibilities

• Perform audit duties examining financial records.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Entry level technical knowledge and skills

Interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Strong communication skills

Creative problem-solving ability

Strong attention to detail

Education

Business or accounting degree (e.g., BA, BBA, BComm)

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

QBO

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is 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."

What you’ll do

• 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 the firm.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with staff, partners and clients.
• Actively contribute to a 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 (e.g., 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

Salary range: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

EEO and application information

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. 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.