Be part of something bigger. Build with us today Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. Thats why were invested in your growth from day onebecause the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Technician to join our teama role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, youll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a differencefor 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:

• Assisting in preparing client bookkeeping and accounting records, payroll, financial statements, tax remittances, etc.

• Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable

• Preparing various types of tax filings, HST, and other compliance returns

• Communicating accounting concepts to clients and answering their questions

• CRA correspondence, requests, and audits ensure your work is easy to audit

• Adjusting Journal Entries, Working Papers, assisting with T2 Returns, and Compilation Engagement Financial Statements

What you bring to the table:

• Completion of a diploma/certificate in Business Administration or Accounting

• 3-5 years of Accounting and Bookkeeping experience required

• Experience working in a professional services environment is an asset

• Keen attention to detail, time management, and organization are essential

• Strong trusting relationship building skills are important, including written and verbal communications skillsas well as a collaborative client service approach

• Proficiency withQuickBooks Online(QBO),QuickBooks Desktop,Sage 50,Xero,and Microsoft Office Suite softwareand aptitude to learn new cloud accounting apps and integrations are valuable

• You can anticipate your clients and teams needs, take ownership and initiative of the work, and assist proactively internally and externally for optimal outcomes

• Professional judgment and confidentiality are imperative

• Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of Canadian sales tax rules and compliance, including GST/HST regulations, provincial sales tax requirements, and the ability to navigate complex tax scenarios to ensure accurate and timely reporting

Whats in it for you?

• 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.)
• Wellness allowance
• 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.

Where youll work:

Dartmouth, NS

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something biggeran ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If youre ready to make an impact, were ready to meet you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.