Senior Staff Accountant

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Town of Nanton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking accounting network as a Senior Staff Accountant, where your expertise will help shape the future for clients and the community. In this role, you will prepare financial statements, tax returns, and compliance documents while collaborating in a supportive team environment. Your entrepreneurial mindset and dedication to client service will thrive in this dynamic setting, offering you the chance to develop your career further. This innovative firm is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and providing rewarding opportunities for growth and success.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of public practice accounting experience required.
• Must have experience with ASPE and owner-managed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounting records and financial statements.
• Collaborate with management on file planning and completion.
• Provide personal service to clients, ensuring their needs are met.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Client service

Judgment regarding confidential matters

Education

Designated CPA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior Staff Accountant
Nanton, Alberta, Canada

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. Our professionals are encouraged to be true to their values and ambitions, alongside our shared commitment to building great relationships, great conversations, and great futures.

Baker Tilly Catalyst is currently looking for an experienced, motivated, and client-driven individual to join our growing team as Senior Staff Accountant. We are seeking a candidate to assist us in providing service excellence, ensuring all aspects of our clients’ needs are met and exceeded. Our agricultural group offers 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:

• Assist in preparing client accounting records, financial statements, corporate and personal income tax returns
• Draft and review financial statements
• Prepare T1's, T4s, T5s, GST and other compliance returns
• Prepare journal entries, individual and corporate tax 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

A successful candidate will have:

• Designated CPA
• 3-5 years prior tax season experience (minimum)
• 3-5 years public practice accounting experience (minimum)
• Experience in owner-managed business
• ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprise) experience is a must
• Entrepreneurial mindset with commitment to client service and teamwork
• Strong desire and dedication to work, learn, and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Self-motivation and a strong work ethic with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

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.