Accountant

Baker Tilly is Canada’s eighth largest association of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. Locally, Baker Tilly HKC has been a quality provider of financial advisory, accounting, assurance, tax and business advisory services in the Kapuskasing region for over 50 years.

We are currently seeking accountants and bookkeepers to join our firm full-time in Hearst, Ontario.

Your primary responsibilities will include :

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Firm standards for clients in a variety of businesses and non-profit enterprises by completing assigned working papers
• Examine and analyze client accounting and financial records to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures and internal controls
• Preparation of tax returns (T1, T2s, T3s, T4s, T5s, GST / HST)
• Participate in special projects as assigned by partner, manager or senior staff
• Bookkeeping from client supplied records
• Preparing payroll and related filings
• Preparing HST returns
• Providing assistance and support to clients on bookkeeping and / or software issues
• Actively seek to identify opportunities to up-sell or cross-sell products or services
• Develop and maintain a meaningful working relationship with clients

A successful candidate will have :

• A college or university degree in accounting and / or prior accounting / bookkeeping experience
• Working knowledge of business software applications such as Word, Excel, Sage, QuickBooks and tax / payroll software
• Previous use of Profile and Caseware would be an asset
• Sound knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards, income tax, payroll tax and HST
• Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and as part of a team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Fluently bilingual in both French and English would be an asset
• Highly motivated, self-starter with demonstrated independence and initiative

Application Information :

If you are looking to join a professional team and firm that provides :

• a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications
• employment benefits package
• compensation for all hours worked (paid hourly vs salary)
• the opportunity to achieve work-life balance through flexible work hours
• progressive career development, coaching, and training opportunities (subsidized expense depending on the nature of the professional development)
• Fridays off during the summer months
• a positive and pleasant working environment where all members of the firm help each other out

you owe it to your career and professional growth to consider our firm!

If you believe this is the job for you please forward your resume to

We thank all applicants in advance. However, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for an interview.