We are a leading mid-market firm with locations in London, Aylmer, Leamington and Essex, Ontario. We provide audit, accounting, tax and a wide range of business advisory services, which include business acquisitions, divestitures and financing.
We serve clients from all over the world ranging in size from small owner-managed enterprises to large, privately held organizations in various industries including agriculture business, fishing, automotive, real estate, manufacturing, professional services and the not-for-profit sector.
The Baker Tilly national network is one of Canada's largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. Baker Tilly's global reach extends beyond the 45+ offices in Canada into 146 territories worldwide: with over 36,000 team members. Together, we offer clients an established platform and access to the highest quality resources for audit, tax and transaction support in the global marketplace.
The home office for this role can be located in any one of our 4 offices.
With direct support from the Tax Practice Leaders, the Tax Senior Accountant will manage and prepare multiple tax engagements to deliver quality tax services for our clients. This position offers excellent opportunities within a quickly growing tax practice for leadership and career advancement for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the completion of tax engagements by computing taxes owed, preparing personal and corporate tax returns (and other compliance slips), preparing year-end tax forms (T4s/T5s), calculating and reviewing share capital
- Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
- Evaluate existing business processes and policies and advise on policy and tax changes; developing proactive tax strategies that make effective use of business opportunities and ensure businesses are run effectively
- Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
- Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
- Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
- Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
- Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
- Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (accounting or finance major is preferred)
- Completion of CPA designation; completion of CFE examination and working towards relevant practical experience requirements will also be considered
- 2 to 4 years of relevant public accounting or tax experience
- Working knowledge of the Canadian Income Tax Act
- Experience working with accounting and tax software
- Set up files for new clients and newly incorporated businesses
- Identify issues and errors, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
- Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address client tax compliance issues
- Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations outlining engagement findings, facts and highlights
- Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
- Lead engagement teams, developing effective relationships with clients while coaching and mentoring junior team members
- Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
- Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities
Application Information:
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We would like to thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leamington, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian CPA Designation (preferred)
Work Location: In person
