Bookkeeper

Baker Tilly REO LLP is seeking a Bookkeeper to join our growing team.

At Baker Tilly REO, you will work with a team of dynamic professionals who pride themselves on exceptional client service and a commitment to success. We also appreciate the value of work-life balance for our staff. We offer:

• a competitive salary,
• wellness and fitness incentives,
• flex time, and
• a comprehensive benefit package.

Baker Tilly REO is an independent member of Baker Tilly Canada. With member firms from coast to coast, we are one of the country’s largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. With an international network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added accounting, tax, and advisory solutions. We embrace a model of client-focused, partner-led service and believe that quality of life for our high-performance team is important. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality personalized services.

A seven partner, locally owned firm with offices in Carleton Place, Cobden, Morrisburg, Pembroke and Winchester, our over 50 staff serve companies at all stages of their development from emerging and owner-managed businesses to large private companies, not-for-profit organizations, professionals, and individuals.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• 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

A successful candidate will have:

• Certified Professional Bookkeeper, completion of Accounting Diploma or QuickBooks Online Pro Advisory designation would be an asset
• Strong bookkeeping and payroll technical skills
• Related work experience in public accounting or with a small to medium sized business would be an asset
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams). 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
• 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