Your role:
The Senior Tax Accountant plays a key role in delivering tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This position assumes ownership of complex engagements, provides technical expertise, mentors junior team members, and works closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality client service.
Client service delivery
- Prepare and review complex corporate, personal, trust, partnership, charity, and not-for-profit tax returns.
- Prepare and review tax elections, rollover transactions, reorganizations, and other specialized tax filings.
- Conduct technical tax research and develop practical recommendations for clients and engagement teams.
- Assist with the development and implementation of tax planning strategies.
- Prepare tax planning memoranda, correspondence, and client presentations.
- Review work completed by junior staff and provide meaningful coaching and feedback.
- Identify issues, risks, and opportunities and escalate matters appropriately.
- Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency regarding assessments, audits, reviews, objections, and information requests.
- Produce accurate, complete, and professional deliverables that meet firm quality standards.
Client relationship management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their advisors.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries.
- Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional value.
- Participate in networking and relationship-building activities.
Practice development
- Provide day-to-day coaching and technical guidance to junior staff.
- Assist with training initiatives, knowledge sharing sessions, and technical presentations.
- Demonstrate leadership through accountability, professionalism, and positive influence.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
What you bring to the table:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation or equivalent
- Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum, writing the CFE within a year.
- Interest in completing the In-Depth Tax Course or an equivalent program is an asset.
- Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience, including relevant tax experience.
- Tax research, HST, or U.S. tax experience is an asset, but not required.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Copilot, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, professional tax preparation and research software.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Interest in supervising and developing staff
- Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
What's in it for you?
Driving your own potential:
- Merit-based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities;
- Individual performance-based annual bonuses;
- Comprehensive benefits package;
- Professional development budget; and
- Dedicated Coach to support development and career advancement.
Enjoying more time away from the office and work-life balance:
- Three weeks starting vacation;
- Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months;
- A flexible work schedule; and
- Remote working arrangements.
Giving back to the community:
- Three paid days off to volunteer;
- Local charitable initiatives; and
- A commitment to help you achieve your personal goals outside work.
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.
We are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:
Position Status: This job posting is for an additional position within our organization.
