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 Staff Accountant, Tax 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 qualified to define what success means for them.”

Your role:

Working closely with Tax Partners and other senior tax staff, to develop and implement tax planning assignments for clients

Performing technical research and documenting tax plan recommendations

Preparing individual and corporate tax returns

Collaborate with peers and senior management on file planning and completion within time constraints

Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships

Identifying client service opportunities

What you bring to the table:

Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum, writing the CFE Fall 2026

1-2 years of experience in a professional services firm

Tax experience considered an asset

Experience leading junior staff on client deliverables





Self-motivation with an ability to work both independently and in a team environment

Strong analytical skills and creativity to identify problems and potential solutions

Strong proficiency in client-focused service

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Robust project management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects with conflicting time lines

A passion for tax work!

What’s in it for you?

Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program

Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D;, STD, LTD, etc.)

RRSP matching

Generous paid time off package (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays, etc.)

Health & Wellness Spending Accounts

Cell phone allowance

Complimentary on-site gym

Free, plentiful parking

Dress for your day, including casual

Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews

Learning and professional development opportunities as well as paid professional dues

Work-life integration (professional flexibility, working remotely opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.)

Fun at work year-round with firm-sponsored social events, yoga, lunch and learns, registered massage therapy visits, espresso happy hours, free snacks and meals, teambuilding events, therapy dog visit, off-site Staff Day, etc.

Where you’ll work:
Dartmouth, NS

Job type:
Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:
Monday to Friday

Salary range:
Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. #PeopleFirst

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📌 Senior Staff Accountant, Tax (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Baker Tilly Canada
📍 Nova Scotia