Staff Accountant - Walkerton

Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative; Ontario; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Walkerton office. The role involves preparing tax returns, assisting clients with bookkeeping, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential, along with proficiency in accounting software. This position offers a mix of in-office and remote work, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Commission on new client acquisitions

Wellness and fitness incentives

Health benefits (Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Health & Vision)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in public accounting or similar finance role.
• Proven technical abilities in preparing tax returns and compilation engagements.

Responsibilities

• Preparing corporate and personal income tax returns.
• Assisting clients with bookkeeping tasks and preparing HST returns.
• Completing working papers and financial statements for clients.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Service

Time Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Finance

Degree in Business

Tools

Tax Prep

CaseWare

Sage

QuickBooks

MS Office

Job description

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Position : Staff Accountant

Location : Walkerton, Ontario (Candidates must be available to travel during the week to the Walkerton office located at 7 Victoria Street South.)

Start Date : Immediate

Work from Home / Remote : Mostly in office work.

Wage : Based on level of experience

Baker Tilly supports progressive labour policies, including :

• Commission on new client acquisitions
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Health benefits (Disability Insurance, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Health & Vision)

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Preparing corporate and personal income tax returns
• Providing assistance to clients with bookkeeping tasks including recording transactions, reconciling bank accounts, preparing HST return and reporting results to management
• Participating in the efficient preparation and completion of working papers, financial statements, and corporate tax returns for compilation engagements, according to firm and regulatory standards for clients in various businesses
• Effective preparation and completion of tax assignments, including preparation of tax returns (T1, T2, HST), ensuring queries are cleared and deadlines are met
• Preparation of trust returns (T3)

A successful candidate will have :

• A college or university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or a similar finance role
• Proven technical abilities in preparing compilation engagements, and corporate and personal income tax returns
• Tech savvy; proven technical skills in accounting and tax
• Sound working knowledge of tax and accounting principles
• Accounting, tax, and software knowledge, i.e. : Tax Prep, CaseWare, Sage and QuickBooks
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Highly analytical and accurate, attention to detail is critical to this role
• A strong work ethic, and thrive on challenges
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation to work independently in a high-volume work environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively and efficiently
• A passion for client service
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to continually expand one’s professional skill set, learn on the job, take on additional responsibilities as required and respond to and thrive in a dynamic work environment
• Candidates must be flexible to work overtime during peak business periods – any overtime worked will be paid or recorded as in-lieu time to be taken at a later date

Application Information :

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Interested candidates are asked to email their resume to :

Baker Tilly is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We encourage you to connect with us if you require an accommodation in the recruitment process or need this job posting in an alternative format.

While we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.