Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly KDN LLP, a leading accounting firm in Central Ontario, seeks a Staff Accountant in Lindsay. This on-site role involves supporting senior staff with general ledger duties, financial report preparation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while offering opportunities for CPA mentorship and career growth.

Benefits

Banked overtime program

Pre-approved CPA employer

Financial support for CPA designation

3 weeks paid vacation increasing to 4 weeks

Ongoing training and support for professional development

Employer paid benefits package

Wellness subsidy

RRSP matching program

Fun working environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing CPA designation.
• Entry level technical knowledge in accounting.
• Experience in delivery of quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger accounting and financial account preparation.
• Perform audit duties, including examining journal and ledger entries.
• Prepare corporate, personal, and trust income tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Creative problem-solving

Excellent communication

Education

Post-secondary education 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 Lindsay location, assisting the senior and/or partner/manager on assignments and projects including the completion of assignment 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.

Our mission is to develop and support great people so they can feel their best, be their best and bring their best. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service. Our success depends upon attracting, developing and retaining strong professionals. we ask our accountants to think beyond the numbers. Exceptional client service and true business understanding are required 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 obtainCPA designation
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start moving to 4 weeks once CPA designation is received
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one
• Enhanced mental health benefits
• A fully-stocked fridge with drinks as well as coffee and tea throughout the year - don't forget the snacks and fun during busy season
• 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 the general ledger accounting, preparation of financial accounts, monthly opening and closing of accounts and preparation of balance sheets while demonstrating initiative in understanding process flows and controls.

• Performaudit duties at a junior level. This includes examining and analyzing journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and relevant supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements
• Completing procedures for general accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, statistical and account analysis, inventory observations, and depreciation schedule updates
• Preparation of corporate, personal and trust income tax returns
• Preparation of tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.)
• Bookkeeping assignments
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships
• Develop strong technical audit, accounting and tax skills
• Delivering to the highest service standards
• Managing multiple client requests efficiently and in a timely manner

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Post secondary school graduate (Commerce/Accounting)
• Currently pursuing CPA
• Entry level technical knowledge and skills
• Knowledge of general ledger, accounting and account reconciliation
  
• Experience with Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep would be an asset.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Team player with a positive can-do approach
• Attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills
• Seeks and researches solutions or answers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in delivery of quality client service
• A general knowledge of firm’s products and services
• A general understanding of industry and market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives and stakeholder/competitor interests
• A desire to dig deep into work, learn all they can and have fun!

About Baker Tilly KDN

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and related business advisory services to a broad range of clientele from our offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg. With 18 partners and more than 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned and operated regional accounting firm in Central Ontario. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service.

In addition to top-notch assurance and tax guidance, BT KDN stands out by providing dynamic value-added expertise in a number of specific areas, including valuation, cybersecurity, financial planning, CFO advisory services and data analytics.

Interested applicants should apply by July 7th 4:00pm.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly KDN LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace and is committed to a barrier-free recruitment experience. Please contact us [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any stage. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.

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