Senior Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Rocky Mountain House; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Open-door culture

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada seeks a Senior Accountant to join our team in Rocky Mountain House or Red Deer, AB. You will perform compilation, review and audit engagements, prepare tax returns, and build strong client relationships.

You bring a CPA designation and at least 2 years of public practice experience, with solid accounting and tax fundamentals, plus the ability to work independently or within a team in a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required and CPA designation or equivalent credentials.
• 2+ years public practice experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills.
• Proficient with CaseWare, Microsoft 365, Profile, QBO and related software.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform compilation, review and audit engagements with financial statements and tax filings.
• Prepare personal income tax returns and related schedules.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and assist in attracting new clients.
• Respond to client inquiries and concerns.
• Analyze client situations and provide insights for financial decisions and value-added services.
• Review bookkeeping work prepared for clients.
• Manage time, budgets, work in progress and billing.
• Collaborate to improve internal processes and workflows.
• Engage in CPD to maintain CPA designation and knowledge.

Skills

CPA designation

Public practice experience

Accounting & tax fundamentals

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independence & teamwork

Time management

Software proficiency (CaseWare, MS 365

Education

CPA designation (CPA or equivalent)

Tools

CaseWare

Microsoft 365

Profile

QBO

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.

We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting.

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

• Plan and execute compilation, review and audit engagements including preparation of financial statements and applicable tax filings
• Prepare personal income tax returns and related schedules
• Establish and maintain client relationships while developing skills for the attraction of new clients
• Respond to client inquiries and concerns
• Analyze client circumstances and provide useful insight and support for financial decision making or planning, including identifying opportunities for value-added services to clients
• Review of bookkeeping prepared internally for clients
• Manage time, budgets, work in progress and billings
• Collaborate with team members to maintain or improve efficient internal processes
• Engage in continuous professional development, as required for CPA designation as well as to maintain appropriate level of knowledge to perform role

What you bring to the table

• CPA (or equivalent) designation required
• 2+ years of public practice experience required
• Strong understanding of accounting and tax fundamentals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively to resolve issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to perform more than one task concurrently
• Proficient in computer applications such as CaseWare, Microsoft 365, Profile, QBO, and other relevant software

What's in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care.
• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners

Where you'll work:

Rocky Mountain House or Red Deer, AB

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday

Salary range:

Salary range commensurate with education and experience

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.

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.