Senior Staff Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada; Collingwood; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Fitness incentive

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant in Collingwood, Ontario. You will prepare complex tax returns for individuals and corporations, and produce corporate financial statements through audits, reviews, and compilations.

You’ll use client accounting software to post to ledgers, reconcile accounts, and review reports. The role includes mentoring junior staff and collaborating on engagement planning in a busy, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or working toward is considered asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience managing large engagements.
• Estate and trust experience considered an asset.
• In-depth working knowledge of accounting and tax.
• High proficiency in MS Office, Caseware, and TaxPrep considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills.
• Strong time-management abilities and ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex individual and corporate tax returns.
• Prepare T4s, T5s, HST and other compliance returns.
• Prepare corporate client financial statements (Audit, Review and Compilations).
• Make updates using the client’s accounting software, including posting to general ledgers and reconciling accounts.
• Collaborate with peers and management on file planning and completion, meeting time requirements.
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients and foster relationships.
• Mentor junior staff on engagements.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Attention to detail

Project management

Time management

Independent work

Education

CPA Designation or in progress

Tools

Caseware

TaxPrep

MS Office

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.

We are looking for a Senior Staff 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:

• Prepare complex individual and corporate tax returns
• Prepare T4s, T5s, HST and other compliance returns
• Prepare corporate client financial statements (Audit, Review and Compilations)
• 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
• Training and mentoring junior staff on engagements

What you bring to the table:

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation or working towards considered asset
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience
• Experience managing large engagements
• Estate and trust experience considered an asset
• In-depth working knowledge of accounting and tax
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Caseware, and TaxPrep considered an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management skills
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation to work independently in a high-volume work environment.
• The ability to effectively pivot between tasks, prioritize and manage deliverables to meet conflicting deadlines

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid work (in office and off site)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Fitness incentive

Where you’ll work:

Collingwood, Ontario

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday with weekend and overtime work in busy season

Salary range:

$ 65,000 - $ 90,000

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 competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications.

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.

Baker Tilly 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. Please let us know during the application process.