Accounting Technician, Baker Tilly Advantage

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Baker Tilly Advantage group—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Our Baker Tilly Advantage group supports small and midsized enterprises in achieving peak business performance. As an Accounting Technician, you will deliver accurate, timely, and tech‑enabled finance support across multiple clients. You’ll handle full‑cycle bookkeeping, payroll support, month‑end close, and compliance filings while collaborating directly with clients and internal managers to solve day‑to‑day accounting challenges.

Your role:

• Full‑cycle bookkeeping: Own A/P, A/R, bank/credit card feeds, and general ledger maintenance using cloud applications (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero) and related apps (e.g., Dext, Plooto, Wagepoint—or similar).
• Month‑end close: Prepare reconciliations, accruals/deferrals, and journal entries; perform variance analysis; maintain clean working papers.
• Payroll support: Assist with payroll processing and adjustments; prepare ROEs as required; coordinate year‑end payroll reconciliations.
• Year‑end slips & returns: Prepare basic T4/T4A information and support year‑end slip generation.
• Government filings: Prepare and file HST/GST returns, payroll remittances, and other routine filings (e.g., WSIB, EHT) on time and in compliance.
• Reporting: Produce monthly/quarterly financial statements and management reports (e.g., dashboards, KPIs) that are clear, accurate, and decision‑ready.
• Client collaboration: Respond to day‑to‑day inquiries, provide basic training on accounting systems, and flag issues early with practical recommendations.
• Quality & controls: Follow firm standards, document procedures, and help strengthen internal controls and data integrity across client files.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows (automation, bank rules, templates) and share best practices with the team.
• Issue escalation: Communicate risks, anomalies, or deadlines at risk to management promptly and partner on solutions.

What you bring to the table:

• 1+ years of hands‑on accounting experience, preferably in public accounting or professional services with multiple concurrent clients/files.
• Diploma/degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA program enrollment or interest is an asset.
• Practical experience with cloud accounting platforms (QBO, Xero) and related ecosystems; ability to learn new apps quickly.
• Intermediate–advanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables, conditional formulas) and strong general systems aptitude.
• Working knowledge of ASPE basics and HST rules relevant to small/mid‑sized Canadian businesses.
• Strong organization and time management skills; able to prioritize and meet recurring deadlines across multiple engagements.
• Clear, professional communication—written and verbal—with a client‑first mindset and service orientation.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality and data security.

Assets

• Experience with tools such as Dext/Hubdoc, Plooto, Wagepoint/ADP/Ceridian, Practice Management systems, or similar.
• Prior exposure to payroll year‑end workflows and slip preparation.
• Experience preparing working papers for review by senior staff/management.
• Knowledge of Ontario payroll compliance items (e.g., WSIB, EHT) and common small‑business sectors.
• Process improvement/automation mindset (e.g., setting up bank rules, templates, and standardized close checklists).

Where you’ll work:

Niagara Falls, ON

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

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 offer a very competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications, as well as the opportunity to excel and advance your career in a dynamic public accounting environment. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.