Senior Accountant, Assurance & Advisory
- Guelph, ON, Canada
Hybrid
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Experience
- 3+ years experience working in public practice accounting
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 Accountant, Assurance & Advisory 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
- Preparing compilation and review engagements
- Performing and leading audit engagements
- Preparing and reviewing corporate, trust and personal tax returns
- Supervising engagements and related tax filings
- Identifying and resolving engagement issues
- Supporting year-end planning
- Training and mentoring junior staff
- Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
- Supporting practice and professional development initiatives
- Participating in business development initiatives
What you bring to the table
- CPA designation or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years experience working in public practice accounting
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Interest in managing and developing others
- Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Baker Tilly GWD LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment. We recognize the strength of diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request through our recruitment and selection process.
What’s in it for you?
Driving your own potential:
- Merit-based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities;
- Individual performance-based annual bonuses;
- Comprehensive benefits package;
- Professional development budget; and
- Dedicated Coach to support development and career advancement.
Enjoying more time away from the office and work-life balance:
- Three weeks starting vacation;
- Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months;
- A flexible work schedule; and
- Remote working arrangements.
Giving back to the community:
- Three paid days off to volunteer;
- Local charitable initiatives; and
- A commitment to help you achieve your personal goals outside work.
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 are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:
Position Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Baker Tilly GWD LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment. We recognize the strength of diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request through our recruitment and selection process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant at Baker Tilly GWD will prepare and lead audit, review and compilation engagements and prepare tax returns. They will supervise engagements, train and mentor junior staff, and help with year-end planning and business development.
Requirements
Candidates need a CPA designation or equivalent experience, plus 3 or more years in public practice accounting. They need a strong grasp of accounting principles, strong problem-solving skills and good organizational and interpersonal skills.
Skills
- Audit engagements
- Compilation engagements
- Review engagements
- Corporate tax preparation
- Trust tax preparation
- Personal tax preparation
- Accounting principles
- Engagement supervision
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Time and budget management
- Mentoring and training
- Year-end planning
- Business development
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
Benefits
- Merit-based promotions
- Annual performance bonus
- Professional development budget
- Dedicated coach
- Three weeks starting vacation
- Two additional weeks of paid time off in summer
- Flexible work schedule
- Remote working
- Paid volunteer days
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
- Legal
Keywords
- Senior Accountant
- Assurance
- Advisory
- Public practice accounting
- Audit
- Compilation
- Review engagement
- Tax returns
- Corporate tax
- Trust tax
- Personal tax
- CPA
- Accounting principles
- Year-end planning
- Mentoring
- Chartered accountant
- Accounting firm
- Financial reporting
Seniority
Senior
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible hours
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- CPA
Languages
- English