Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is hiring aSenior Tax Accountant. At BT KDN, we ask our accountants to think beyond the numbers. Exceptional customer 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.

Why join the Baker Tilly KDN team?

With BT KDN, you can find a career thats uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged toBe Trueto 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. When you join our firm, you can expect:

• Flexible working arrangements once training is complete
• Banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• 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
• Wellness subsidy
• RRSP matching program
• A leadership team committed to your success
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment
  

What would you be doing?

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will be part of a diverse team of professionals that deliver customized tax strategies within a complex and dynamic regulatory framework. You will act as a trusted advisor to help design solutions for clients that meet compliance and reporting requirements, minimize risk, drive efficiencies and maximize returns. You will play a supporting role in managing tax engagements, ensuring compliance with Canadian tax laws, and providing strategic tax planning and advisory services to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

• Assisting with the preparation and review of various Canadian income tax returns (T1, T2, T3 returns)

• Work with Tax Managers and Partners to develop and implement tax planning projects including research of tax issues and preparation of memoranda

• Identify issues and errors with respect to Canadian income tax filings, investigate discrepancies and discuss with managers or engagement partners to develop resolutions
• Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address and resolve client tax compliance issues
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, client summaries and presentations
• Collaborate with client engagement team prior to commencement of client work to discuss roles and responsibilities, risk areas, materiality and deadlines
• Be a mentor to junior team members
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all client tax files and correspondence.
• Preparation and presentation of technical sessions to firm staff
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships and identify client service opportunities

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Completion of Bachelors Degree in either Business or Law
• Intention to enroll or have enrolled in the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course and/or Master of Taxation Course
• 3 5 years of accounting experience, tax experience considered an asset
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and tax research software
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and research skills, and the creativity to identify problems and potential solutions
• Professional manner, strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide value-added service to clients and strong understanding of a client-focused fast paced work environment including related deadlines.
• Ability to effectively pivot between tasks, prioritize and manage deliverables to meet conflicting deadlines
• A passion for tax work!
  

About Baker Tilly KDN

Baker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and related business advisory services to a broad range of clientele from our offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg. With 18 partners and more than 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned and operated regional accounting firm in Central Ontario. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service.

In addition to top-notch assurance and tax guidance, BT KDN stands out by providing dynamic value-added expertise in a number of specific areas, including valuation, cybersecurity, data analytics, CFO advisory servicesand financial planning.

*Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly KDN LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. Please contact us at [email protected] if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

Baker Tilly KDN LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.

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