Senior Tax Accountant

Baker Tilly; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly in Calgary is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our tax team, focusing on trusts, estates, and personal tax returns, with CPA designation.

This role offers a hybrid Calgary office environment, a Monday-to-Friday schedule, and opportunities for growth within a collaborative, client-focused firm. You will engage in planning, compliance, and tax research while developing client relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have CPA designation and be enrolled or willing to enroll in the In-depth tax program.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Think like a business owner and be willing to develop business.
• Desire to build relationships with clients and owners of private businesses.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with initiative and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Investment bookkeeping for trusts and estates.
• Preparation of trust and estate tax returns.
• Preparation of capital dividend elections.
• Preparation of T4 and T5 slips.
• Preparation of personal tax returns.
• Preparation of election forms.
• Respond to CRA processing review and audit requests.
• Coordinate tax planning engagements from client engagement to planning letters to counsel.
• Provide tax support to other business units ( corporate tax review, tax research, disseminating tax developments).
• Prepare complex corporate, personal and trust tax returns.
• Develop client relationships and participate in tax planning engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Business mindset

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

CPA designation

In-depth tax program enrollment

Job description

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 Tax Accountant to join our tax 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.”

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Investment bookkeeping for trusts and estates
• Preparation of trust and estate tax returns
• Preparation of capital dividend elections
• Preparation of T4 and T5 slips
• Preparation of personal tax returns
• Preparation of the election forms
• Preparation of responses to CRA processing review and audit requests

• Coordinating tax planning engagements from initial client engagement to preparation of client planning letters and step letters to legal counsel; document tax compliance requirements stemming from planning engagements.
• Providing tax support to the other Strategic Business Units, such as:Client Advisory and Accounting – corporate tax review, supplemental tax research, and dissemination of tax developments.
• Corporate Advisory - tax modelling and research.
• Preparing complex corporate, personal and trust tax returns.
• Developing positive relationships with clients and staff.
• Receiving feedback in tax planning engagements encompassing technical skills, engagement management and client relationship management.
• Working within engagement budgets and deadlines.
• Actively participating in internal tax technical sessions and knowledge development.
• Business development.

The successful candidate must:

• Have 2 - 3 years of experience in public practice or related field of accounting.
• Have obtained their CPA designation.
• Be enrolled or willing to enroll in and complete the In-depth tax program.
• Have strong communication and analytical skills.
• Think like a business owner and be willing to develop business.
• Be keen to work with private businesses and their owners.
• Desire to build relationships.
• Take initiative and think outside of the box.
• Have an attention to detail.

What you bring to the table:

• Collaborative, curious and innovative mindset
• Commitment to excellence with a people centered mentality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think creatively to resolve client issues
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong work ethic and attention to detail

What's in it for you?

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 dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
• The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.

Job type: Full-time

Your schedule: Monday to Friday

Where you'll work: Calgary, AB

Working Conditions: You will be expected to work in a hybrid office environment at our Calgary office. During peak periods, there might be a requirement to work overtime to meet project deadlines and support team needs.

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.

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. Please let us know during the application process.