Senior Accountant

Kibbi; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional networking and mentoring

Entrepreneurial environment

Leadership team committed to your-succ

Opportunity to influence tomorrow

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Winnipeg, MB seeks a Senior Accountant to drive assurance and tax work, mentor staff, and build client relationships. You’ll lead engagements, supervise teams, prepare financial statements, and contribute to business development in a dynamic Canadian firm with local roots and global reach.

The successful candidate has CPA progression, 5+ years of public accounting experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Caseware, Profile, Sage, and Excel.

Qualifications

• College or university education in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA designation.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in accounting; public practice preferred.
• Interest in managing and developing others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with Caseware, Profile, Sage 300 (ACCPAC), Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) and QuickBooks is valued.

Responsibilities

• Complete, support and guide the completion of assurance and non-assurance engagements for a variety of clients
• Lead consulting engagements or special assignments and identify client service opportunities
• Supervise, develop, mentor and lead junior staff
• Complete corporate and personal income tax returns
• Preparation and review of financial statements
• Identifying and resolving engagement issues
• Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• Participating in business development initiatives
• Proactively follow up with clients and build positive working relationships
• Effectively respond to requests or queries, and keep the team apprised of any potential issues

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Client service

Education

College/university accounting education

CPA designation in progress or CFE

Tools

Caseware

Profile

Sage 300 (ACCPAC)

Sage 50

QuickBooks

MS Excel

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

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 —this is 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 primary responsibilities will include:

• Complete, support and guide the completion of assurance and non-assurance engagements for a variety of clients
• Lead consulting engagements or special assignments and identify client service opportunities
• Supervise, develop, mentor and lead junior staff
• Complete corporate and personal income tax returns
• Preparation and review of financial statements
• Identifying and resolving engagement issues
• Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• Supporting practice and professional development initiatives
• Participating in business development initiatives
• Proactively follow up with clients and build positive working relationships
• Effectively respond to requests or queries, and keep the team apprised of any potential issues

A successful candidate will have:

• College or university education in accounting or equivalent experience
• Successful completion of the CFE or working towards a CPA designation
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in accounting. Public practice experience preferred
• Interest in managing and developing others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn and develop
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting
• Experience with Caseware, Profile, Sage 300 (ACCPAC), Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) and QuickBooks is valued
• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly MS Excel
• Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent client services skills with an aptitude to understand the clients’ business and maintain strong client relationships
• Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professional performance of duties

What's in it for you?

When you join us, you can expect:

• Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
• Professional networking and mentoring programs
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.

Job type: Full-time

Your schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Where you’ll work: Winnipeg, Manitoba

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. We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. 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. 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.