Senior Accountant - Cross Border Tax

Baker Tilly International; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental benefits

RRSP matching

Parental leave top-up

Generous vacation

Job summary

Baker Tilly WM LLP in Vancouver seeks a Senior Accountant – Cross Border Tax to join our team. You will prepare and review cross-border individual and corporate tax returns, verify assessments, and support tax planning initiatives.

The role requires a CPA designation (or working toward it) with at least two years of public practice experience, strong communication, and meticulous attention to detail. You'll collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver practical tax solutions.

Qualifications

• CPA, CA or working towards CPA designation; completion of UFE/CFE
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Experience working in a public practice accounting firm is an asset
• Superior people and client service skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Adept organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Cross Border individual and corporate tax returns
• Verify tax assessments
• Perform technical research and document tax plan recommendations
• Correspond with clients, other advisors and tax authorities
• Coordinate and manage client accounts
• Assist managers and partners with tax initiatives, including developing and implementing tax planning strategies
• Understand, analyze and research tax queries for clients, Partners, Senior Managers, and Managers
• Collaborate with and support team members in providing exceptional client service
• Provide leadership and direction to junior team members to ensure completion of filings
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CPA/CA candidate

Client service

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Team leadership

Education

CPA/CA or CPA candidate

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.

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 looking for a Senior Accountant – Cross Border Tax 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.

Your role:

• Prepare and review (where applicable) Cross Border individual and corporate tax returns
• Verify tax assessments
• Perform technical research and documenting tax plan recommendations
• Correspond with clients, other advisors and tax authorities
• Coordinate and manage client accounts
• Assist managers and partners with tax initiatives, including but not limited to developing and implementing tax planning strategies for clients
• Understand, analyze and research tax queries for clients, Partners, Senior Managers, and Managers
• Collaborate with and support team members in providing exceptional client service
• Provide leadership and direction to junior team members to ensure completion of filings by designated deadlines; and
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring to the table:

• CPA, CA or working towards a CPA designation; completion of UFE/CFE
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience
• Experience working in a public practice Accounting Firm is an asset
• Superior people and client service skills
• Good written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Adept organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines

What’s in it for you?

• Clear career progression and advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development, including paid courses, certification and membership dues

Compensation & Total Rewards

• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
• Matching RRSP plan

Family & Flexibility

• Parental leave top-up program to support growing families
• Generous vacation (3 weeks annually)
• Health and wellness spending account
• Convenient access to virtual healthcare, including online physician consultations when you need it
• A collaborative, open-door culture with direct access to leadership
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks, coffee and seasonal treats
• Smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Regular team events and social activities throughout the year

Additional Incentives

• Client referral, employee referral
• Vehicle purchase incentives

Where you’ll work:

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Monday to Friday

Salary range:

$73,000 - $90,000 per annum

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, performance bonuses and flexible hybrid work. For more information on our Total Rewards click here !

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

Position Status:

• New Role: This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. This position has been established to support our growth, and we are excited to welcome a new team member to help us achieve our goals.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

We use AI-enabled tools to assist with resume screening. All final decisions are made by a human recruiter.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly WM 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.