Senior Staff Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work (in office and off site)

Comprehensive benefits package

Fitness incentive

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join our Collingwood team. You will prepare complex tax returns, ensure compliance, and support corporate financial statements for audits, reviews, and compilations. The role emphasizes collaboration with peers, client service, and mentoring junior staff.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements in Collingwood, Ontario, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a leading accounting advisory firm.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or working towards is considered an asset.
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience managing large engagements is preferred.
• Estate and trust experience is considered an asset.
• In-depth working knowledge of accounting and tax.
• High proficiency in MS Office, Caseware, and TaxPrep is an asset.
• Strong time-management and ability to work independently in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to pivot between tasks and meet deadlines.

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).
• Post to general ledgers, reconcile accounts, and review reports.
• Collaborate with peers and management on file planning and completion.
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients and build relationships.
• Train and mentor junior staff on engagements.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication

Education

CPA designation or pursuing

3+ years public accounting experience

Experience managing large engagements

Estate and trust experience

Tools

Caseware

TaxPrep

MS Office Suite

Job description

• Comprehensive benefits package

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.