Staff Accountant

Baker Tilly KDN LLP • Lindsay, CA

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About The Position

Baker Tilly KDN is looking for inspired and enthusiastic individuals to join our team of professionals as a Staff Accountant. This position will be on-site at our Lindsay location, assisting the senior and/or partner/manager on assignments and projects including the completion of assignment tasks and project components. Kick off your career at a local firm backed by the power of a global brand. With BT KDN, you can find a career that’s uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged to Be True to their values and ambitions. Our mission is to develop and support great people so they can feel their best, be their best and bring their best. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service. Our success depends upon attracting, developing and retaining strong professionals. We ask our accountants to think beyond the numbers. Exceptional client service and true business understanding are required to advise our clients and help them plan for tomorrow. Embrace a role with opportunities for continued career growth, while making a difference for your clients, community and profession.

Requirements

• Post secondary school graduate (Commerce/Accounting).
• Currently pursuing CPA.
• Entry level technical knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of general ledger, accounting and account reconciliation.
• Experience with Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep would be an asset.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive can-do approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in delivery of quality client service.
• A general knowledge of firm’s products and services.
• A general understanding of industry and market trends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Caseware/Caseview and TaxPrep.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the general ledger accounting, preparation of financial accounts, monthly opening and closing of accounts and preparation of balance sheets.
• Perform audit duties at a junior level, including examining and analyzing journal and ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and relevant supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of compilation, review and audit engagements.
• Complete procedures for general accounting functions such as bank reconciliations, statistical and account analysis, inventory observations, and depreciation schedule updates.
• Prepare corporate, personal and trust income tax returns.
• Prepare tax slips (T3, T4, T5, etc.).
• Handle bookkeeping assignments.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Develop strong technical audit, accounting and tax skills.
• Deliver to the highest service standards.
• Manage multiple client requests efficiently and in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Banked overtime program.
• Pre-approved CPA employer.
• Financial and mentorship support to obtain CPA designation.
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start, moving to 4 weeks once CPA designation is received.
• Challenging and varied assignments.
• Ongoing training and support for professional development.
• Competitive compensation.
• Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one.
• Enhanced mental health benefits.
• A fully-stocked fridge with drinks as well as coffee and tea throughout the year.
• Wellness subsidy.
• RRSP matching program.
• A leadership team committed to your success.
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree