Work For Foreigners with Sponsorship: Accountant – Dartmouth, NS

Advance Your CPA Career in Public Practice with a Leading Advisory Firm in Dartmouth
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 hiring an Accountant (CPA) to support clients with accounting systems, financial analysis, internal controls, cost reporting, and income tax return preparation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a client-service environment, can manage multiple files with accuracy, and communicates clearly with both clients and internal teams. You will examine accounting records, analyze financial documents, help maintain reporting and control procedures, and prepare tax returns from accounting records while meeting professional standards and deadlines. If you are organized, collaborative, and ready to grow within a respected firm, this is an excellent long-term opportunity in Dartmouth with strong benefits and paid time off.

Languages: English

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

Credentials (Required)

• 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 to support accurate, efficient reporting
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting methods, and internal control procedures
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records and ensure supporting documentation is complete and accurate
• Analyze financial documents and reports to identify variances, trends, and issues requiring follow-up
• Examine accounting records to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal procedures and applicable standards
• Support preparation of working papers and documentation for files and engagements as required
• Communicate with clients to request information, clarify discrepancies, and support timely completion of deliverables
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics when handling client financial and personal information
• Contribute to process improvements and consistent documentation standards within the team

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• High attention to detail required for tax preparation, analysis, and documentation
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines, especially during peak periods

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills and a professional, client-focused approach
• Organized with strong time management and file management habits
• Team player who collaborates well with partners, managers, and colleagues
• Strong judgement and analytical thinking when reviewing financial information
• Reliable and accountable with consistent follow-through
• Clear communication skills and willingness to ask questions to ensure accuracy
• Integrity and commitment to confidentiality and CPA professional standards

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