Bookkeeper

Baker Tilly•Carleton Place, ON

21d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Bookkeeper 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.

Requirements

Strong bookkeeping and payroll technical skills
High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Willingness to learn and adapt to technological changes
Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
Sound judgement regarding confidential information and sensitive matters
Professional manner, strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong understanding of a client-focused fast paced work environment including related deadlines and the ability to work to meet those deadlines
The ability to accept feedback and apply feedback to future engagements

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Bookkeeper, completion of Accounting Diploma or QuickBooks Online Pro Advisory designation would be an asset
Related work experience in public accounting or with a small to medium sized business would be an asset
Technical competencies to execute work at the direction received up front from other experienced staff using Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and/or any other tax preparation software. Any prior experience with these programs is an asset

Responsibilities

Entry and reconciliation of monthly and quarterly bookkeeping assignments including but not limited to payables, receivables, bank statements, credit card statements and journal entries using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems
Accounting basics including preparation and analysis of general ledgers and monthly financial statements, calculation of fixed assets and depreciation as well as preparation of other statistical, financial, and accounting reports
Prepare and file monthly and quarterly tax remittances including GST/HST, source deductions, EHT, WSIB, etc.
Preparation and assembly of personal tax returns
Payroll calculations and remittances for clients including annual T4 preparation and reporting
Other duties and projects as required