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Accounting Technician, Baker Tilly Advantage Join to apply for the Accounting Technician, Baker Tilly Advantage role at Baker Tilly Canada. Be part of something bigger. Build with us today Now, for tomorrow. At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. Thats why were invested in your growth from day onebecause the steps you take today define your tomorrow. We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Baker Tilly Advantage groupa role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, youll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a differencefor 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 techenabled finance support across multiple clients. Youll handle fullcycle bookkeeping, payroll support, monthend close, and compliance filings while collaborating directly with clients and internal managers to solve daytoday accounting challenges. Your role: Fullcycle 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, Wagepointor similar). Monthend 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 yearend payroll reconciliations. Yearend slips & returns: Prepare basic T4/T4A information and support yearend 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 decisionready. Client collaboration: Respond to daytoday 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 handson 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. Intermediateadvanced Excel (lookups, pivot tables, conditional formulas) and strong general systems aptitude. Working knowledge of ASPE basics and HST rules relevant to small/midsized Canadian businesses. Strong organization and time management skills; able to prioritize and meet recurring deadlines across multiple engagements. Clear, professional communicationwritten and verbalwith a clientfirst 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 yearend 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 smallbusiness sectors. Process improvement/automation mindset (e.g., setting up bank rules, templates, and standardized close checklists). Where youll work: Windsor, ON Job type: Permanent, Full-time When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something biggeran ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If youre ready to make an impact, were 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr