Senior Tax Accountant

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 a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team—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.”

The Senior Tax Accountant plays a key role in delivering tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This position assumes ownership of complex engagements, provides technical expertise, mentors junior team members, and works closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality client service.

• Prepare and review complex corporate, personal, trust, partnership, charity, and not-for-profit tax returns.
• Prepare and review tax elections, rollover transactions, reorganizations, and other specialized tax filings.
• Conduct technical tax research and develop practical recommendations for clients and engagement teams.
• Assist with the development and implementation of tax planning strategies.
• Prepare tax planning memoranda, correspondence, and client presentations.
• Review work completed by junior staff and provide meaningful coaching and feedback.
• Identify issues, risks, and opportunities and elevate matters appropriately.
• Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency regarding assessments, audits, reviews, objections, and information requests.
• Produce accurate, complete, and professional deliverables that meet firm quality standards.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their advisors.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries.
• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional value.
• Participate in networking and relationship-building activities.

• Provide day-to-day coaching and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Assist with training initiatives, knowledge sharing sessions, and technical presentations.
• Demonstrate leadership through accountability, professionalism, and positive influence.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum, writing the CFE within a year.
• Interest in completing the In-Depth Tax Course or an equivalent program is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience, including relevant tax experience.
• Tax research, HST, or U.S. tax experience is an asset, but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Copilot, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, professional tax preparation and research software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Interest in supervising and developing staff
• Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical…