Staff Accountant at Baker Tilly Canada

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 Staff Accountant 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:

• Providing assistance to clients with bookkeeping tasks including recording transactions, reconciling bank accounts, preparing HST returns 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), and to ensure queries are cleared and deadlines are met
• Preparation of trust returns (T3)
  
  
  

What you bring to the table:

• A college or university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• A minimum 2 years experience in public accounting or a similar finance role preferred
• Proven technical abilities in preparing compilation engagements, and corporate and personal income tax returns
• Tech savvy; proven technical skills in accounting and tax
• Accounting, tax, and software knowledge, i.e.: Tax Prep, CaseWare, Sage and QuickBooks Online. Any prior experience with these programs is an asset
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong time-management abilities and self-motivation to work independently in a high-volume work environment
• Ability to detect and solve problems
• A passion for client service
• A willingness to continually expand one’s professional skill set, 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
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Flex time
• Paid CPA fees
• Wellness and fitness incentives
• Comprehensive benefit package
  
  
  

Where you’ll work:

We are currently hiring for our offices in Owen Sound and Collingwood, ON.

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday, with OT hours expected during busy season

Salary range: $50,000 – $65,000

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.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process.

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