Senior Accountant

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is hiring a Senior Accountant.

Are you ready to crunch more than just numbers? As a Senior Accountant at our dynamic public accounting firm, you’ll be the maestro of financial harmony! Picture yourself leading audits and reveiws like a pro detective, diving deep into client accounts to uncover financial insights, and ensuring compliance with a keen eye for detail. You’ll juggle tax returns, participate in meetings with clients on strategic financial decisions, and mentor junior accountants like the financial guru you are. If you love balancing spreadsheets and client relationships, all while flexing your problem-solving skills, this role is the perfect mix of challenge and reward. Bonus points if you enjoy tax season snacks and the office BINGO!

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. When you join our firm, you can expect:

• Flexible working arrangements once training is complete
• Flex time and banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• 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
• Wellness subsidy
• RRSP matching program
• A leadership team committed to your success
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment
  
  
  

What would you be doing?

This role reports directly to the managers and partners of BT KDN and is responsible for:

• Preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements
• Preparation of corporate, personal and trust income tax returns
• Preparation of tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.)
• Performing and leading audits
• Identifying and resolving engagement issues
• Supporting year-end planning
• Developing and maintaining positive and productive working relationships
• Direct field work and informing manager(s) of the engagement status
• Developing strong technical audit, accounting and tax skills
• Collaborating to ensure we provide an integrated financial and business solution that meets our clients' need
  
  
  

Who is our ideal candidate?

• University graduate
• Attained a Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA, CA) or CPA in waiting
• 3+ years experience at public accounting firm with a minimum of two years of audit and assurance experience
• Working knowledge of Caseware, Taxprep/iFirm, Keystone, and Quickbooks preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Interest in managing and developing others
• Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, which can be conflicting with one another
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to work and learn
• An inclination for attention to detail and accuracy
• A desire to be an integral part of a fun team environment
  
  
  

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, data analytics, CFO advisory services and financial planning.

• 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. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation. 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.