Junior Cloud Accounting Specialist (Part-Time / Student Opportunity)

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition

Leadership support

Meaningful work

Learning & development

Team-building

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative in Courtice or Peterborough is seeking a Junior Cloud Accounting Specialist for a part-time student opportunity. You’ll assist with routine bookkeeping using cloud tools, organize client transactions, and support month-end activities under experienced team members.

You’ll gain exposure to QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Plooto, with training and a client-service mindset. This role offers flexible locations and a pathway to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed college diploma in bookkeeping/accounting or related field.
• Foundational bookkeeping knowledge from coursework or prior work.
• Experience with accounting software is an asset; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine bookkeeping for multiple clients using cloud tools.
• Enter and organize client transactions and supporting documents.
• Support reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end activities.
• Assist with payroll processing and sales tax filings under supervision.
• Follow procedures, checklists and quality-control processes.
• Identify missing information and raise questions to team members.
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Participate in software training and team meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Client-service mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

College diploma in bookkeeping/accounting

Related field background

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Junior Cloud Accounting Specialist (Part-Time / Student Opportunity)

Courtice Peterborough

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 part time Jr. Cloud Accounting Specialist 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 different 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.

Your role:

• Assist with routine bookkeeping for multiple clients using cloud-based tools such as QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Plooto.
• Enter and organize client transactions and supporting documents accurately and on time.
• Support bank and credit card reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other month-end bookkeeping activities.
• Assist with payroll processing, sales tax filings, and basic financial reports under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Follow documented procedures, checklists, and quality-control processes.
• Identify missing information or possible errors and promptly bring questions to the appropriate team member.
• Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues when requesting information or providing routine updates.
• Participate in software training, team meetings, and professional development activities.
  

What you bring to the table:

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed a college diploma in bookkeeping, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of bookkeeping concepts gained through coursework, volunteer work, or previous employment.
• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks Online or other accounting software is an asset; training will be provided.
• Comfort using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other digital tools.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
• Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn new systems and processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a client-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Dependable, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality when handling client information.
  

What's in it for you?

• Employee recognition and referral programs
• A collaborative leadership team invested in your success
• Meaningful and rewarding work with opportunities to make an impact
• Ongoing learning, training, and professional development support
• Team-building and employee engagement initiatives throughout the year
• A professional, inclusive, and positive workplace culture

Where you'll work:Courtice or Peterborough

Job Type:Part Time

Salary range: $20 - $25per hour

Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks.

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.

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.

Recruitment Process Notice: Baker Tilly KDN may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, such as screening, organizing, or summarizing applicant information. AI tools are used to assist our team and do not make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by qualified hiring professionals, and all selection decisions are made by the hiring team.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.