Senior Accountant - Audit and Assurance

Baker Tilly KDN LLP; Lindsay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general ledger accounting, prepare financial statements, and conduct audits. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a CPA designation, and at least three years of related experience. Benefits include flexible hours, paid vacation, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

3 weeks paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks with CPA designation

Employer paid benefits including health and dental

Enhanced mental health benefits

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience at a public accounting firm with at least two years of audit experience.
• Ability to consistently meet conflicting deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to work and learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial accounts and monthly closing of accounts.
• Performance and leading of audits.
• Preparation of personal and corporate income tax returns.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Education

University degree in commerce or accounting

Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) or CPA in waiting

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep/iFirm

Keystone

Quickbooks

Job description

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is hiring a Senior Accountant. At BT KDN, we ask our accountants to think beyond the numbers. Exceptional customer service and true business understanding are required to advise our clients and help them plan for tomorrow. Embrace a role with opportunities for continued career growth, while making a difference for your clients, community and profession.

Why join the Baker Tilly KDN team?

With BT KDN, you can find a career that’s uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged to Be True to their values and ambitions. Our mission is to develop and support great people so they can feel their best, be their best and bring their best. When you join our firm, you can expect:

• Flexible working arrangements once training is complete
• Flex time and banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start moving to 4 weeks once CPA designation is received
  
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one
• Enhanced mental health benefits
• Wellness subsidy
• RRSP matching program
• A leadership team committed to your success
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment
  
  

What would you be doing?

A Senior Accountant is responsible for performance of general ledger accounting, preparation of financial accounts, monthly opening and closing of accounts and preparation of balance sheets. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative in understanding process flows and controls. This role reports directly to the managers and partners of BT KDN and is responsible for:

• Preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements
• Preparation of corporate, personal and trust income tax returns
• Preparation of tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.)
• Performing and leading audits
• Identifying and resolving engagement issues
• Supporting year-end planning
• Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• Direct field work and informing manager(s) of the engagement status
• Developing strong technical audit, accounting and tax skills
• Collaborating to ensure we provide an integrated financial and business solution that meets our clients' need

Who is our ideal candidate?

• University degree in commerce or accounting
• Attained a Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) or CPA in waiting
• 3+ years experience at public accounting firm with a minimum of two years of audit and assurance experience
• Working knowledge of Caseware, Taxprep/iFirm, Keystone, and Quickbooks preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interest in managing and developing others
• Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
  
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, which can be conflicting with one another
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to work and learn
• An inclination for attention to detail and accuracy
• A desire to be an integral part of a fun team environment

About Baker Tilly KDN

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and related business advisory services to a broad range of clientele from our offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg. With 18 partners and more than 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned and operated regional accounting firm in Central Ontario. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service.

In addition to top-notch assurance and tax guidance, BT KDN stands out by providing dynamic value-added expertise in a number of specific areas, including valuation, cybersecurity, data analytics, CFO advisory servicesand financial planning.

*Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly KDN LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

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.

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