Senior Staff Accountant

Baker Tilly

Senior Staff Accountant managing full-cycle accounting for a Vancouver professional services firm. Supporting client reporting, audits, payroll, GST filings, and financial analysis.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Proficient in managing client inquiries and collaborating on process improvements while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle BookkeepingAccounts Payable (AP)GST FilingsFinancial AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

BookkeepingAccounting FundamentalsReconciliationsJournal EntriesGeneral Ledger MaintenancePayroll ProcessingFinancial ReportingAudit EngagementsExpense ProcessingStatutory Filings

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsIT Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Accounting Designation

Industry Keywords

IFRSClient InquiriesPublic CompaniesWCB Returns

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting activities, including accounts payable, expense processing, bank and credit card reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
Prepare and review accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers
Review junior accounting staff’s work and provide day-to-day feedback
Coordinate client payments, payroll processing, and statutory filings, including GST and WCB returns
Support month-end and year-end reporting, financial analysis, audit engagements, and client reporting requirements
Serve as a key contact for client inquiries and provide responsive, professional service
Collaborate with senior team members on process improvements, special projects, and client-related accounting and administrative initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years of full-cycle bookkeeping/accounting experience, including strong Accounts Payable (AP) experience
Hands-on experience with GST filings; payroll processing ideally
Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger reviews
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong command of English
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
High aptitude for technology and digital tools; strong IT skills and adaptability in a digital workplace
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team
Permanent residency or Canadian citizenship required
Experience with public companies and/or IFRS is a valuable asset
Experience collaborating with external auditors, senior leadership, or within a structured team environment is an asset
Accounting designation is an asset but not a requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage, including massage therapy, acupuncture, counselling, vision care, and travel insurance
Health Spending Account, flexibly allocated toward eligible lifestyle expenses such as gym memberships and sports equipment
Dental expenses covered through the Health Spending Account
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Three weeks of vacation, in addition to statutory holidays
Access to a Learning and Development platform
Company-paid professional dues, including CPA membership fees
Two weeks of paid study leave for employees pursuing their CPA designation
Performance-based bonus potential
Free beverages, including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate
Monthly team lunches
Company events, including summer and holiday parties