Senior Audit and Assurance Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Carleton Place; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Carleton Place is seeking a Senior Audit and Assurance Accountant to execute audit engagements and supervise junior staff. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, CPA-in-waiting status, and strong technical skills in GAAP and auditing procedures. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and wellness incentives, contributing to a forward-thinking company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wellness and fitness incentives

Flex time

Comprehensive benefit package

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), holding CPA-in-waiting.
• 3 to 5 years accounting experience on audits and reviews.
• Good knowledge of audit procedures and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and complete audit and review engagements.
• Analyze assurance engagement issues.
• Train and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge of GAAP

Education

CPA-in-waiting status

3 to 5 years of accounting experience

Tools

MS Office

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

QuickBooks Online

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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.

We are looking for a Senior Audit and Assurance Accountant 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

• Planning, execution, and completion of primarily audit and review engagements, both independently and as part of a team
• Analyze, identify and resolve assurance engagement issues
• Train and supervise junior staff during field assignments
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships
  
  
  

What you bring to the table

• Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum holding a status of CPA-in-waiting
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience working on audits and review engagements
• Good technical knowledge of GAAP, audit and review procedures and tax compliance
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, QuickBooks Online and/or any other tax preparation software
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management and organizational skills
• Ability to detect and solve problems
• Professional manner, strong work ethic and experience leading junior staff on client deliverables
• Ability to consistently meet time sensitive deadlines
• The ability to accept feedback and apply feedback to future engagements
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Flex time
• Comprehensive benefit package
  
  
  

Where you’ll work:

Carleton Place, ON

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday

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 are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to fostering and supporting a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request.

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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