Senior Accountant - Publicly Traded Companies

Baker Tilly; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage audit engagements, tax returns, and mentor junior staff. Candidates should hold a CPA designation or be working towards one, with experience in public practice. This role offers competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Career growth opportunities

Family benefits - parental leave top-up

Matching RRSP plan

Vacation - 3 weeks per year

Health and wellness spending account

Qualifications

• Experience preparing compilations, reviews, NTRs, and audit engagements.
• Experience preparing corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Experience mentoring and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Correspond with partners and clients.
• Anticipate and resolve client issues timely.

Skills

Public practice experience

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

Education

CPA, CA or working towards a CPA designation

Job description

Overview

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 - Publicly Traded Companies 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.

"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

• Preparing compilations, reviews, NTRs, and audit engagements;
• Preparing corporate and personal income tax returns;
• Mentoring and training staff;
• Working under tight deadlines, delivering quality work, anticipating and resolving client issues in a timely manner;
• Corresponding with partners and clients; and
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• CPA, CA or working towards a CPA designation; completion of UFE/CFE
• Public practice experience is required
• Experienced in both Private and Public Enterprise 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 deadline

What’s in it for you?

• Career Growth opportunities
• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
• Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
• Matching RRSP plan
• Annual bonus program
• Health and wellness spending account
• Vacation (3 weeks per year)
• Continuing Professional Development courses and numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse approved professional development fees and membership dues
• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
• A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
• Overtime meal and parking reimbursements
• A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
• Many entertaining social events throughout the year

Where you’ll work

Vancouver

Job details

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary range: $60,000 - $85,000 per annum

Why Baker Tilly

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.

Employment transparency

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

Position Status: Existing Vacancy. This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. The position has become available due to employee departure, and we are actively seeking a qualified candidate to fill this role.

If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly via email. All virtual interviews will be conducted exclusively on Microsoft Teams. We will never request additional personal information such as bank details or other sensitive data.

Equal opportunity

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.

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