Senior Accounting Data Advisor

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading entrepreneurial accounting network as a Senior Accounting Data Advisor, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to clients. This position offers a vibrant and fulfilling work culture, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and managing payroll, all while collaborating with a supportive team. Your expertise in bookkeeping and personal tax preparation will be crucial in meeting client needs. If you're looking for a rewarding career that allows you to influence the future of your profession and community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional networking programs

Mentoring programs

Challenging assignments

Leadership commitment to success

Community contribution opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in full cycle bookkeeping and personal tax preparation.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports.
• Perform bookkeeping, payroll duties, and maintain general ledgers.

Skills

Full cycle bookkeeping procedures

Personal tax preparation

Payroll processing

Time management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Payroll designation

Experience in accounting or bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Windows XP

Job description

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Baker Tilly Canada is an entrepreneurial accounting network that fosters a meaningful career and the opportunity to influence tomorrow for your clients, your profession, and your community. Included on the 2020 Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers, Baker Tilly Canada is highly rated among our employees because we provide a vibrant, fulfilling professional culture.

With member firms from coast to coast, Baker Tilly Canada is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered accounting firms. Our all-Canadian network has a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax, and advisory solutions, due to our depth and breadth of in-house skills, customized offerings, and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources, and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients – ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses – with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.

We are currently seeking an experienced, motivated, and client-driven individual to join our growing team as a Senior Accounting Data Advisor, to assist us in providing service excellence, ensuring all aspects of our clients’ needs are met and exceeded. We offer an outstanding environment to continue developing your career by providing challenging and rewarding opportunities while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and analyze financial statements and other management reporting.
• Reconcile accounts and post journal entries.
• Calculate fixed assets and depreciation.
• Perform bookkeeping and payroll duties including staff & client payrolls, bank deposits & reconciliations, accounts payable, and other client payments.
• Answer phone and in-person inquiries with regard to client payroll.
• Perform clerical and other related duties as required.
• Maintain general ledgers and financial statements.
• Calculate and prepare cheques for payroll.
• Prepare other statistical, financial, and accounting reports.
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain, and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems.
• Prepare T1's, T4s, GST, and other compliance returns.
• Make updates using the client’s accounting software, including posting to general ledgers, reconciling accounts, and reviewing reports.
• Collaborate with peers and management on file planning and completion, ensuring that time requirements are met.
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients, encouraging productive working relationships.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 4 years’ experience in full cycle bookkeeping procedures.
• Payroll designation & experience considered an asset.
• 4 years’ experience in Bookkeeping.
• 4 years’ experience in Personal tax preparation is mandatory.
• 3 years’ experience in QuickBooks Online is required.
• Tech Stack experience including integration of apps is considered an asset.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks online are required.
• Experience in preparation of Notice to Reader statements would be an asset.
• Experience in the management of multiple government contracts and knowledge of Provincial and Federal financial reporting requirements would be an asset.
• An understanding of the Provincial and Federal bidding systems.
• Excellent computer skills and willingness to upgrade such skills, as required.

In addition to these, the ideal candidate will have:

• Demonstrated ability to perform multi-tasks in an environment where priorities can change rapidly.
• Good time management skills and the ability to anticipate and manage a changing workflow.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good computer, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Strong computer skills including Windows XP, Excel, and Word.
• In-depth knowledge of Revenue Canada regulations, Labor Standards requirements, WCB, and GST.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Knowledge in the areas of Freedom of Information and storage of confidential information.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

We will be open to flexible remote or hybrid arrangements. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Baker Tilly Catalyst 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, as applicable.

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 leadership team committed to your success.
• To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world.
• To contribute to your community and unique Be True experiences.
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community, and the profession.

If this sounds like you, then you should definitely apply!