Staff Accountant

Baker Tilly KDN LLP; Courtice; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Courtice team. This role involves assisting with general ledger accounting, preparing financial statements, and performing audit duties. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Commerce or Accounting and be pursuing CPA designation. The firm offers competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Banked overtime program

Pre-approved CPA employer

3 weeks paid vacation to start

Employer-paid benefits package

Wellness subsidy

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing CPA designation.
• Entry-level technical knowledge and skills.
• Experience delivering quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger accounting and prepare financial accounts.
• Perform audit duties at a junior level and prepare tax returns.
• Complete procedures for general accounting functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary graduate in Commerce/Accounting

Tools

Caseware/Caseview

TaxPrep

Job description

Baker Tilly KDN is looking for inspired and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of professionals as a Staff Accountant. This position will be on-site at our Courtice location, assisting senior staff and/or partners/managers on assignments and projects, including the completion of assigned tasks and project components. Kick off your career at a local firm backed by the power of a global brand.

Why join the Baker Tilly KDN team?

With BT KDN, you can find a career that’s uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged to Be True to their values and ambitions. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high-quality, personalized service. Our success depends on attracting, developing, and retaining strong professionals. We ask our accountants to think beyond the numbers; exceptional client service and true business understanding are essential to advise our clients and help them plan for tomorrow.

Embrace a role with opportunities for continued career growth, while making a difference for your clients, community, and profession.

When you join our firm, you can expect:

• Banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• Pre-approved CPA employer
• Financial and mentorship support to obtain CPA designation
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start, moving to 4 weeks once CPA is received
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Employer-paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental from day one
• Enhanced mental health benefits
• Wellness subsidy
• RRSP matching program
• A leadership team committed to your success
• A professional, fun, and friendly working environment

What would you be doing?

A Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with general ledger accounting, preparing financial accounts, conducting monthly account opening and closing, and preparing balance sheets. Demonstrates initiative in understanding process flows and controls.

• Perform audit duties at a junior level, examining and analyzing journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns, and other financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Assist in compilation, review, and audit engagements.
• Complete procedures for general accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, statistical and account analysis, inventory observations, and depreciation schedule updates.
• Prepare corporate, personal, and trust income tax returns.
• Prepare tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.).
• Handle bookkeeping assignments.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Develop strong technical audit, accounting, and tax skills.
• Deliver services to high standards.
• Manage multiple client requests efficiently and timely.

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Post-secondary graduate in Commerce/Accounting.
• Currently pursuing CPA designation.
• Entry-level technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of general ledger, accounting, and reconciliation.
• Experience with Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proactive in seeking solutions and research.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Experience delivering quality client service.
• Basic understanding of firm’s products, services, industry, and market trends.
• A desire to learn, explore, and enjoy work.

About Baker Tilly KDN

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax, and business advisory services from offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice, and Cobourg. With 18 partners and over 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned regional accounting firm in Central Ontario. We prioritize community engagement and high-quality personalized service.

We also offer expertise in valuation, cybersecurity, financial planning, CFO advisory, and data analytics.

Interested applicants should apply by June 9th at 4:00 pm.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and accessibility. Contact us at [e-mail] for accommodation needs. We are part of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited, which are independent entities.

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