Senior Accountant - Audit and Assurance

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Peterborough, ON, CAN
In-Office
65K-85K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting • Financial Services
The Role
Prepare compilation, review, and audit engagements; corporate, personal, and trust tax returns; and tax slips. Lead audits, resolve engagement issues, support year-end planning, perform fieldwork, communicate engagement status, and build client relationships. The role also requires developing audit, accounting, and tax expertise while managing deadlines, budgets, deliverables, and potentially mentoring others.
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We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team—bring your ambition and shape what comes next.

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 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:

    • 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

    What you bring to the table:

    • University degree in commerce or accounting
    • 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

    What's in it for you?

    • 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
    • Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one
    • Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
    • Enhanced mental health benefits
    • Wellness subsidy
    • RRSP matching program
    • Client referral, employee referral bonus program
    • A leadership team committed to your success 
    • Challenging and varied assignments 
    • Ongoing training and support for professional development 
    • Team building adventures (we've thrown axes, taken a river cruise and rooted for the Jays in the Dome - just to name a few) 
    • A professional, fun and friendly working environment

    Where you'll work: Peterborough

    Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

    Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 a year

    The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will be based on a combination of factors including relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market alignment.

    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: Existing Vacancy

    We offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

    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.

    #PeopleFirst

    Skills Required

    • University degree in commerce or accounting
    • Canadian professional accounting designation (CPA or CA), or CPA in progress
    • At least 3 years of experience at a public accounting firm
    • At least 2 years of audit and assurance experience
    • Working knowledge of Caseware, Taxprep/iFirm, Keystone, and QuickBooks
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Interest in managing and developing others
    • Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables within time and budget constraints
    • Ability to consistently meet conflicting deadlines
    • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
    • Positive attitude and willingness to work and learn
    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
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    The Company
    HQ: Dartmouth
    130 Employees
    Year Founded: 2019

    What We Do

    Baker Tilly KDN LLP is a full-service accounting and advisory firm serving individuals and businesses across Central Ontario. Its services include audit and assurance, tax, accounting, consulting, valuations, wealth management, business advisory and digital services. The firm emphasizes tailored, relationship-focused client support, with particular expertise in nonprofit and public-sector engagements. It also draws on a global network while maintaining local knowledge and supports its communities through contributions and volunteerism.

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