Staff Accountant Co-op Student
Baker Tilly GWD•Guelph, ON
•CA$23 - CA$24•Onsite
About The Position
Baker Tilly is seeking a Staff Accountant Co-Op Student to join their team. This role is an opportunity to gain experience in accounting and drive meaningful outcomes. The student will collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals at a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. Baker Tilly combines global reach with local roots, offering a range of services including audit, tax, consulting, and specialist advisory services.
Requirements
- Undertaking postsecondary program in accounting or related fields
- Interest in pursuing a career in accounting
- Ability to take initiative for own learning and development
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem solving mindset
Responsibilities
- Complete various Compilation engagements individually and as part of a team.
- Review client accounting and financial records for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls.
- Perform technical work in the office or in the field on assigned engagements or portions of engagements, under supervision.
- Support areas of larger audit and review engagements.
- Maintain responsibility for accuracy and completion of assigned work and related documentation.
- Prepare individual and corporate tax returns.
- Cooperate with colleagues and management on file and engagement planning.
- Address engagement issues by consulting appropriate resources and escalate relevant matters to the engagement supervisor when necessary.
- Respond to client needs and address concerns proactively.
- Complete assignments within set timelines, budget, and specifications.
- Contribute to project teams implementing initiatives when requested.
- Develop positive working relationships with colleagues.
- Identify inefficient processes and suggest improvements.
- Acquire knowledge of support systems, software applications, computer systems, and firm standards.
- Build experience in public accounting to support postsecondary studies.
- Meet individual objectives for career development.
- Remain open to receiving mentoring, guidance and feedback from team members with more experience.
- Develop communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and clients.
- Collaborate across different teams within the firm.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
