Senior Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Greater Lakeburn; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive meaningful outcomes while collaborating with a dedicated team. The successful candidate will manage various accounting engagements, ensure strong client relationships, and have growth opportunities in a supportive environment. A CPA designation and 2-5 years of experience are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness and fitness incentives

Flex time

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, especially in review and audit engagements.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage various accounting/tax engagements, ensuring client needs are met.
• Train and mentor new students.
• Stay updated on accounting standards and tax laws.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Client-focused work environment

Education

Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Caseware

TaxPrep

Job description

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 Senior 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

• Preparing an array of accounting/tax engagements such as personal tax returns, corporate tax returns, compilation, review and audit engagements including detailed client financial statement disclosures.
• Sitting in on client meetings, communicating regularly with clients to learn their business needs and building those strong client relationships
• Assisting with training for new students
• Managing various deadlines throughout the year
• Provide support, coaching and development of mentees.
• Preparation and presentation of technical sessions to firm staff
• Understanding the impact of engagement financials including time budgets, work in process variances and billings
• Staying up to date on relevant accounting standards and changing tax laws
• Completing various CRA filings for clients as needed including HST and responding to CRA calls.
  
  
  

What you bring to the table

• Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Designation, is a student in the CPA program or has relevant work experience in a firm environment
• 2-5 years of experience in the accounting field (experience with review and audit engagements would be considered an asset)
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with Caseware and TaxPrep softwares considered an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and demonstrated ability to work with other’s effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of a client-focused fast paced work environment and the ability to effectively pivot between tasks, prioritize and manage deliverables to meet conflicting deadlines
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Flex time
• Comprehensive benefit package
  
  
  

Where you’ll work:

Greater Moncton, NB

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday

Salary range:

Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process

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.

Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to fostering and supporting a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.