
Posted 6 days ago
Senior Assurance Accountant
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Lead and manage audit, review, and assurance engagements; prepare and review financial statements, working papers, and tax returns; mentor junior staff and assist partners with tax planning.
About this role
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 Senior Accountant, Assurance,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:
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage audit, review and assurance engagements
- Research and interpret the CPA Canada Handbook, applying relevant accounting and assurance standards
- Preparation and review financial statements and working papers accordingly
- Preparation and review of T2 (corporate), T1 (personal), T3 (trust) tax returns as well as T4/T5 summaries and slips
- Preparation and review of compilation engagement reports
- Assisting partners with tax planning and compliances
- Mentoring and training junior staff
- Other accounting, tax, and administrative duties, as required
What you'll bring to the table:
- Canadian CPA designation
- Cashflow experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public practice accounting and tax
- Minimum of 3 year's experience reviewing audit files
- Great organization and communication skills
- Ability to excel in high-pressure working environments
- Can do attitude with the desire and ability to take on new tasks
- Experience working in a team-based environment
- The desire to grow your career in a mid-size public accounting firm
What's in it for you:
- Three weeks' annual vacation
- Private extended medical coverage
- Group term life insurance, accident insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance
- RRSP matching
- Professional dues reimbursement
- Paid overtime
Where you'll work:
Uptown, Westshore, or Sidney, BC
Job type:
Full-time, permanent
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday; Flexible start and end times; 1 work from home day permitted per week.
Salary Range:
$65,000 - $90,000 (dependent on experience)
About Baker Tilly:
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.
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