Senior Accountant - Internal Services

Baker Tilly Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada in Windsor, ON is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the internal finance department with day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and preparation of accurate, review-ready financial information. This hands-on role covers invoicing, payroll processing, tax compliance, and robust internal controls in a permanent full-time capacity.

You will manage journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Business.
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including month end close.
• Strong understanding of full cycle accounting processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• CPA designation is an asset, not required.
• Xero experience is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and recurring entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash activity are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all accounting entries.
• Prepare draft financial statements and supporting schedules for Controller review.
• Perform variance analysis versus prior periods and budget, with clear explanations.
• Investigate unusual transactions or trends and elevate issues as required.
• Process payroll and related accounting entries.
• Record payroll accruals, benefits, and statutory remittances.
• Support yearend payroll reporting (T4s, reconciliations, filings).
• Support accounts payable processing and cash management activities.
• Prepare and file GST/HST returns and related reconciliations.
• Support budgeting processes through preparation of historical data and analysis.
• Execute accounting processes in accordance with documented policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and audit ready documentation.
• Identify errors, inefficiencies, or control issues and recommend improvements.
• Execution focused accounting role with clear accountability for accuracy and timeliness.
• Delivers review ready financial information for Controller oversight.
• Operates within established controls, processes, and reporting standards.
• Thrives in a structured, deadline driven environment.

Skills

Month end close

Full cycle accounting

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Business degree

Tools

Xero

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.

The Senior Accountant supports the internal finance department by executing day to day accounting processes and delivering accurate, review ready financial information. This role is hands on and execution focused, responsible for completing assigned areas of the month end close, maintaining accounting accuracy, and ensuring timely follow up on receivables, invoicing, and payroll processing. The position emphasizes accountability, attention to detail, and adherence to established processes and timelines. This is an internal position - not client facing.

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:

Month-End Close & Core Accounting

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and recurring entries
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash activity are accurately reflected in the general ledger
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all accounting entries

Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare draft financial statements and supporting schedules for Controller review
• Perform variance analysis versus prior periods and budget, with clear explanations
• Investigate unusual transactions or trends and elevate issues as required

Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and process internal invoicing accurately and timely
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and perform follow-up on outstanding items
• Resolve billing discrepancies and support cash collection efforts

Payroll Processing

• Process payroll and related accounting entries
• Record payroll accruals, benefits, and statutory remittances
• Support yearend payroll reporting (T4s, reconciliations, filings)

Operational Accounting

• Support accounts payable processing and cash management activities
• Prepare and file GST/HST returns and related reconciliations
• Support budgeting processes through preparation of historical data and analysis

Process Discipline & Controls

• Execute accounting processes in accordance with documented policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate records and audit ready documentation
• Identify errors, inefficiencies, or control issues and recommend improvements

Role Expectations

• Execution focused accounting role with clear accountability for accuracy and timeliness
• Delivers review ready financial information for Controller oversight
• Operates within established controls, processes, and reporting standards
• Thrives in a structured, deadline driven environment

What you bring to the table:

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in Accounting or Business
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including month end close
• Strong understanding of full cycle accounting processes
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
• CPA designation is an asset, not required
• Xero experience is an asset
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to meet deadlines
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential financial information

Where you’ll work:

Windsor, ON

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

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 very competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications, as well as the opportunity to excel and advance your career in a dynamic public accounting environment.

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