Senior Staff Accountant, Assurance
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Be part of something bigger. Build with us today - Now, for tomorrow.
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 Staff Accountant, Assurance to join our 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.”
Your role:
Dartmouth, NS
Job type:
Permanent, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday
Salary range:
Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process
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 thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#PeopleFirst
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 Staff Accountant, Assurance to join our 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.”
Your role:
- Assist in planning, execution and completion of a wide range of clients in either the large client Audit stream as part of a team, or the Private Enterprise stream focusing on Review and Compilation (T1, T2, T3, T5) engagements, both independently and as part of a small team.
- Supervise junior staff during field assignments, inform managers of engagement status, and manage engagement progress.
- Analyze financial information, accounting processes, and operations procedures; provide account reconciliations and propose adjusting entries.
- Assess risk, controls, operational performance, and adherence to the applicable Financial Reporting Framework.
- Prepare personal, corporate, non-profit organization, and charitable tax returns, if part of the private enterprise team.
- Collaborate with peers and senior management on file planning and completion within time constraints.
- Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships.
- Prepare and review financial statements and related note disclosures.
- Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum holding a status of CPA-in-waiting.
- Minimum of three to five years direct experience.
- Experience leading junior staff on client deliverables.
- Project management and strong organization skills.
- Experience with Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, Xero and Quickbooks (QBO) is an asset.
- Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program
- Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)
- RRSP matching
- Generous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)
- Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
- Cell phone allowance
- Complimentary on-site gym
- Free, plentiful parking
- Dress for your day, including casual
- Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews
- Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues
- Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.)
- Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy visits, espresso happy hours, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.
Dartmouth, NS
Job type:
Permanent, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday
Salary range:
Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process
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 thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
#PeopleFirst
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Responsibilities
Plan and complete audit, review, and compilation engagements; analyze financial information and processes; assess risk and controls; and prepare financial statements and tax returns as applicable. Supervise junior staff, manage engagement progress, collaborate with colleagues and managers, and build productive client relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must have successfully completed the CFE and hold at least CPA-in-waiting status, with three to five years of direct experience. Experience leading junior staff, strong project management and organizational skills are required; familiarity with Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, Xero, and QuickBooks Online is an asset.
Skills
- Audit Planning And Execution
- Review And Compilation Engagements
- Staff Supervision
- Engagement Management
- Financial Analysis
- Account Reconciliations
- Adjusting Entries
- Risk Assessment
- Internal Controls
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Return Preparation
- Client Service
- Project Management
- Organization
- Caseware
Benefits
- Competitive Salary And Incentive Program
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- RRSP Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Health And Wellness Spending Accounts
- Cell Phone Allowance
- On-Site Gym
- Free Parking
- Professional Development
- Paid Professional Dues
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Compressed Work Weeks
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Assurance
- Audit
- Review Engagements
- Compilation Engagements
- CPA
- Common Final Evaluation
- Financial Reporting Framework
- Financial Statements
- Note Disclosures
- Tax Returns
- Personal Tax
- Corporate Tax
- Non-Profit Tax
- Charitable Tax
- Risk Assessment
- Internal Controls
- Account Reconciliations
- Adjusting Entries
- Caseware
- Caseview
- TaxPrep
- Xero
- QuickBooks Online
- Client Service
- Engagement Management
- Staff Supervision