Earn $71,253 as an Accountant in Canada – SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

Grow Your Public Practice Career with a Leading Advisory Firm in Dartmouth and Deliver High-Quality Accounting and Tax Services
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Accountant
Employer: Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc
Location: Dartmouth, NS
Wage: $71,253 annually
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Baker Tilly Nova Scotia Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support clients with accounting systems, financial reporting, internal controls, and income tax preparation. This role is ideal for a CPA-designated professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a client-service environment. You will review and examine accounting records, analyze financial documents, develop cost findings and reporting processes, and prepare income tax returns from accounting records while maintaining high standards for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. If you are organized, communicate well, and want a stable long-term role with strong benefits in a respected firm, this is an excellent opportunity based in Dartmouth.

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor’s degree (Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred)

Credentials: Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years of relevant accounting experience (public practice, industry, or client-service accounting)

Area of Specialization

• Accounting

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Plan, set up, and administer accounting systems, ensuring efficient workflows and appropriate controls
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting structures, and internal control procedures
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records and ensure accurate supporting documentation
• Analyze financial documents and reports to identify trends, variances, and issues requiring follow-up
• Examine accounting records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external requirements
• Support month-end/year-end activities, reconciliations, and working paper preparation as required
• Communicate with clients to gather information, clarify discrepancies, and provide professional guidance within scope
• Maintain confidentiality of client information and adhere to professional standards and firm policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending process enhancements and best practices

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• High attention to detail required for tax, reporting, and internal control work
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work within deadlines during peak periods

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills and a professional, client-focused approach
• Organized with strong time management and documentation habits
• Team player who collaborates well with partners, managers, and staff
• Strong analytical thinking and sound judgement when reviewing financial information
• Reliable and accountable with consistent follow-through on assigned files
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal) and comfort asking questions to ensure accuracy
• Integrity and commitment to professional ethics and confidentiality

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website