Staff Accountant, Co-op

Time for our Spring Recruitment! Baker Tilly KDN is looking for inspired and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of professionals as a Staff Accountant, Co-op for our September 2024 and January 2025 opportunities .

These positions will be on-site, assisting the senior and / or partner / manager on assignments and projects including the completion of assignment tasks and project components.

Kick off your career at a local firm backed by the power of a global brand. This is an entry-level progressive role designed to evolve into a potential full-time opportunity with the firm based on the student’s ability to acquire the skills and knowledge required during the placement.

Why join the Baker Tilly KDN team?

With BT KDN, you can find a career that’s uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged to Be True to their values and ambitions.

We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service. Our success depends upon attracting, developing and retaining strong professionals.

We are committed to providing a challenging and fulfilling career fill with opportunities for growth. When you join our firm, you can expect :

• A leadership team committed to your success
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment

What would you be doing?

While assisting senior staff and partners on various assignments, you will have the opportunity to hone your skills and discover how we collaborate with our clients to resolve problems and execute strategies to help them succeed.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Perform audit duties at a junior level. This includes examining and analyzing journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of an individual, department, company or other establishment to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls.
• Plan, set-up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for an individual, department, company or other establishment.
• Examine accounting records and prepare financial statements and reports.
• Develop and maintain cost savings, reporting and internal control procedures.
• Examine financial accounts and records and prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Analyze financial statements and reports and provide financial, business and tax advice.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by partner or senior staff.
• Actively pursue self-development opportunities in line with the competency model and needs of firm.
• Build and nurture strong working relationships with staff, partners and clients.
• Actively contribute to positive team environment and support new initiatives.
• Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
• Actively support new initiatives.

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Has or is working on a business or accounting degree. eg. BBA, BCOMM, CA, CGA, or CMA designation.
• Entry level technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of Caseware / Caseview and TaxPrep would be an asset.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive can-do approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving ability.
• Seeks and researches solutions or answers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in delivery of quality client service.
• A general knowledge of firm’s products and services.
• A general understanding of industry and market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives and stakeholder / competitor interests.
• A desire to dig deep into work, learn all they can and have fun!

About Baker Tilly KDN

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and related business advisory services to a broad range of clientele from our offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg.

With 18 partners and more than 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned and operated regional accounting firm in Central Ontario.

We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service.

In addition to top-notch assurance and tax guidance, BT KDN stands out by providing dynamic value-added expertise in a number of specific areas, including valuation, cybersecurity, and data analytics.

Interested applicants should apply :

Only students currently enrolled in a Canadian academic program and returning to their studies will be considered for Co-op / Internship opportunities.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.

Please contact us at if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly KDN 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.

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