Staff Accountant - Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT Path)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Baker Tilly Advantage 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 Staff Accountant – Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT Path) —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.
Your role:
-
Plan and execute entry to intermediate level compilation and review engagements, with exposure to assurance engagements as assigned, ensuring professional standards, quality, and deadlines are met
-
Prepare year-end financial statements and related working papers for owner managed businesses across various industries
-
Prepare entry to intermediate level personal income tax returns (T1s) and related schedules, including analysis of common tax issues
-
Complete monthly and quarterly bookkeeping engagements, including accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll calculations and remittances, and annual T4 reporting
-
Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax returns (T2s), HST filings, and other applicable tax filings under supervision
-
Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner, responding to inquiries and proactively identifying and resolving issues
-
Manage assigned engagement timelines, budgets, billing, and work in progress under the guidance of senior team members
-
Collaborate with team members to support engagement delivery and contribute to efficient internal processes and workflow improvements
-
Work effectively under tight deadlines, particularly during busy season, while delivering accurate, high-quality work
-
Perform other related duties as assigned
What you bring to the table:
-
Academic achievement – completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses
-
Plans to pursue a CPA designation
-
Strong client service skills
-
Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
-
Superior verbal and written communication skills
-
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
What’s in it for you?
-
Career Growth opportunities
-
Comprehensive training to cover all aspects of your development
-
On-the-job learning
-
A manager mentor to support you throughout your time with us
-
A top notch CFE prep program with great results year after year
-
Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
-
Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
-
Matching RRSP plan
-
Annual bonus program
-
Health and wellness spending account.
-
Vacation (3 weeks per year)
-
Continuing Professional Development courses are provided as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues
-
Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand
-
An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
-
A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
-
A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
-
Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
-
Many entertaining social events throughout the year
Where you’ll work: Toronto, ON
Job type:
Permanent, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday – Hybrid
Salary range: $48,000 - $59,000 per annum.
Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks. For more information on our Total Rewards click here!
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:
- New Role: This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. This position has been established to support our growth, and we are excited to welcome a new team member to help us achieve our goals.
If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly via email. All virtual interviews will be conducted exclusively on Microsoft Teams. We will never request additional personal information such as bank details or other sensitive data.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Baker Tilly WM 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.
#LI-HYBRID
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About Baker Tilly Canada
With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all-Canadian network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions, due to the depth and breadth of our in-house skills, customized offerings and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.
Globally connected We are proud to be an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a network which extends across 141 territories, with 43,000 people working out of more than 658 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence.
At Baker Tilly International, we believe in the power of great relationships, great conversations and great futures. They represent what we stand for and what we are working together to achieve. Find out more at www.bakertilly.global.
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Staff Accountant - Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT Path)
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our Baker Tilly Advantage 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 Staff Accountant – Assurance, Compilation, Tax (ACT Path) —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.
Your role:
-
Plan and execute entry to intermediate level compilation and review engagements, with exposure to assurance engagements as assigned, ensuring professional standards, quality, and deadlines are met
-
Prepare year-end financial statements and related working papers for owner managed businesses across various industries
-
Prepare entry to intermediate level personal income tax returns (T1s) and related schedules, including analysis of common tax issues
-
Complete monthly and quarterly bookkeeping engagements, including accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll calculations and remittances, and annual T4 reporting
-
Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax returns (T2s), HST filings, and other applicable tax filings under supervision
-
Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner, responding to inquiries and proactively identifying and resolving issues
-
Manage assigned engagement timelines, budgets, billing, and work in progress under the guidance of senior team members
-
Collaborate with team members to support engagement delivery and contribute to efficient internal processes and workflow improvements
-
Work effectively under tight deadlines, particularly during busy season, while delivering accurate, high-quality work
-
Perform other related duties as assigned
What you bring to the table:
-
Academic achievement – completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses
-
Plans to pursue a CPA designation
-
Strong client service skills
-
Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams
-
Superior verbal and written communication skills
-
Strong problem solving and analytical skills
What’s in it for you?
-
Career Growth opportunities
-
Comprehensive training to cover all aspects of your development
-
On-the-job learning
-
A manager mentor to support you throughout your time with us
-
A top notch CFE prep program with great results year after year
-
Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits
-
Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents
-
Matching RRSP plan
-
Annual bonus program
-
Health and wellness spending account.
-
Vacation (3 weeks per year)
-
Continuing Professional Development courses are provided as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues
-
Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand
-
An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
-
A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
-
A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
-
Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
-
Many entertaining social events throughout the year
Where you’ll work: Toronto, ON
Job type:
Permanent, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday – Hybrid
Salary range: $48,000 - $59,000 per annum.
Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks. For more information on our Total Rewards click here!
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:
- New Role: This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. This position has been established to support our growth, and we are excited to welcome a new team member to help us achieve our goals.
If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly via email. All virtual interviews will be conducted exclusively on Microsoft Teams. We will never request additional personal information such as bank details or other sensitive data.
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.
Baker Tilly WM 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.
#LI-HYBRID
Not the right fit? Search for Accountant jobs in Toronto, ON
About Baker Tilly Canada
With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all-Canadian network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions, due to the depth and breadth of our in-house skills, customized offerings and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.
Globally connected We are proud to be an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a network which extends across 141 territories, with 43,000 people working out of more than 658 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence.
At Baker Tilly International, we believe in the power of great relationships, great conversations and great futures. They represent what we stand for and what we are working together to achieve. Find out more at www.bakertilly.global.