Accounting Technician, Private Enterprise

Job summary

The Accounting Technician will assist in preparing client bookkeeping, payroll, financial statements, and various tax filings. They will also manage account reconciliations, CRA correspondence, and provide support for compilation engagements.

Job details

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 an Accounting Technician 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: Assisting in preparing client bookkeeping and accounting records, payroll, financial statements, tax remittances, etc. • Reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable • Preparing various types of tax filings, HST, and other compliance returns • Communicating accounting concepts to clients and answering their questions • CRA correspondence, requests, and audits – ensuring work is easy to audit • Preparing adjusting journal entries, working papers, assisting with T2 returns, and compilation engagement financial statements What you bring to the table: Completion of a diploma/certificate in Business Administration or Accounting 1-3 years of Accounting and Bookkeeping experience required Experience working in a professional services environment is an asset Keen attention to detail, time management, and organization are essential Strong trusting relationship building skills are important, including written and verbal communications skills as well as a collaborative client service approach Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO), QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 50, Xero, and Microsoft Office Suite software and aptitude to learn new cloud accounting apps and integrations are valuable You can anticipate your client’s and team’s needs, take ownership and initiative of the work, and assist proactively internally and externally for optimal outcomes Professional judgment and confidentiality are imperative Candidates must possess a basic knowledge of Canadian sales tax rules and compliance, including GST/HST regulations, provincial sales tax requirements, and the ability to navigate complex tax scenarios to ensure accurate and timely reporting Proficiency with Caseware and Taxprep is an asset What’s in it for you? Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.) Health & Wellness spending accounts RRSP matching Generous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.) Cell phone allowance Complimentary on-site gym Free, plentiful parking Dress for your day, including casual Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.) Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy visits, espresso happy hours, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc. Where you’ll work: Dartmouth, NS Job type: Permanent, Full-time 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 thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Accounting Technician will assist in preparing client bookkeeping, payroll, financial statements, and various tax filings. They will also manage account reconciliations, CRA correspondence, and provide support for compilation engagements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a diploma or certificate in Business Administration or Accounting along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage 50, or Xero and knowledge of Canadian sales tax regulations are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Dependent life insurance • AD&D insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Health & Wellness spending accounts • RRSP matching • Paid time off • Cell phone allowance • On-site gym • Free parking • Professional development • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Financial statements
• Tax filings
• HST compliance
• Account reconciliation
• QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Desktop
• Sage 50
• Xero
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Caseware
• Taxprep
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• CaseWare Software Applications
• Xero (Accounting Software)
• Time Off Management
• Espresso Beverages
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Accounting Records
• Auditing
• Reconciliation
• Business Administration
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Consulting
• Financial Statements
• Sales Tax
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Office
• Sage 50 (Accounting Software)
• QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
• Relationship Building
• Remittance
• Coaching
• Telecommuting
• Time Management
• Tax Preparation
• Team Building
• T2 Tax Return (Corporation Income Tax Return)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Administrative
• Enterprise Technical Account Manager
• Accounting Clerk
• Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
• Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks