Posted 4 months ago
Cloud Accounting Specialist
@ Baker Tilly GWD
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Baker Tilly GWD is hiring a temporary Cloud Accounting Specialist in Guelph, ON, for a fixed-term, full-time role of 18 months with possible extension. The role runs full-cycle cloud bookkeeping, payroll and reporting for clients, onboards clients to cloud systems, and trains and mentors staff. Pay is $29 to $41 per hour, with a Monday to Friday schedule September to June and Monday to Thursday in July and August.
Pay:
$29–$41 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll in cloud platforms
- Onboard new clients and migrate them from desktop or manual systems
- Reconcile accounts and clean up historical records
- Support compliance filings and year-end file preparation
- Mentor junior staff and deliver training on cloud tools
Requirements summary:
- 2 to 5 years of bookkeeping or cloud accounting experience
- Strong QuickBooks Online experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Diploma or degree in accounting or finance is an asset
- Progress toward CPA designation is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance |
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 143 territories, with more than 50,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $6.8 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Tax Consulting
- Accounting
- Corporate Training
- Finance
- Risk Management
- Business Intelligence
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
- Financial Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Other recorded names
- Baker Tilly
- Baker Tilly GWD
- Baker Tilly US
- Specialties
- Assurance
- Tax
- Analytics
- Governance
- Risk
- and Compliance
- Government Contracts
- Growth Strategies
- Human Capital
- Litigation Support
- Performance Optimization
- Recruiting Solutions
- Renewable Energy
- Technology
- Transaction Advisory
- and Investment Banking
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 2,477,627,374
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Accounting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Chicago, IL |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Specialties | AssuranceTaxAnalyticsGovernanceRiskand ComplianceGovernment ContractsGrowth StrategiesHuman CapitalLitigation Support |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
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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 Cloud Accounting Specialist 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.”
Your role
The Cloud Accounting Specialist supports clients through cloud‑based bookkeeping, reporting, and advisory services. The role focuses on accurate financial data, efficient processes, and practical insights. This person works closely with clients and internal teams to maintain clean books, streamline workflows, and enable better decision‑making. This position plays a key role in onboarding new clients to cloud systems and building internal capability by training and developing staff.
Client accounting & reporting
- Maintains full cycle bookkeeping and payroll functions using cloud accounting platforms (QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Intacct, Wagepoint, etc)
- Records transactions, reconciles accounts, and ensures data accuracy and completeness
- Reviews, reconciles and organizes historical accounting records for catch-up and clean-up projects
- Identify issues and errors and investigate discrepancies for discussion with supervisor for resolutions
- Acts as a day-to-day contact for client questions and issue resolution
Cloud system setup & optimization
- Leads onboarding of new clients into cloud accounting services
- Transitions clients from desktop or manual processes to cloud solutions
- Cleans up historical data and establishes accurate opening balances
- Builds standardized, scalable workflows for new engagements
- Trains clients on systems, processes, and best practices for recordkeeping
- Identifies trends, risks, and opportunities in financial data
- Responds to client inquiries and resolves accounting issues in a timely manner
- Provides guidance on best practices for recordkeeping and system use
Compliance & year‑end support
- Maintains audit‑ready files and supporting documentation
- Assists with T4s, WCB, HST/GST filings, payroll remittances, and other compliance tasks
- Supports year-end file preparation and coordination with tax and assurance teams
Client Relationships
- Lead, mentor, train and develop staff, while providing direction and support to Managers.
- Build high-performing teams through coaching, feedback, performance management and knowledge sharing.
- Practice and professional development.
- Lead practice and professional development initiatives that strengthen technical capability, consistency, efficiency and collaboration across the firm.
- Support continuous improvement by advancing firm processes, innovation and operational effectiveness.
Training & Staff Development
- Mentors and supports junior staff on client files and cloud tools
- Reviews work and provides clear, actionable feedback
- Delivers training on cloud systems, workflows, and bookkeeping standards
- Shares best practices and drives consistency across engagements
Practice and Professional Development
- Standardizes workflows and templates across client engagements
- Contributes to development of internal SOPs and training materials
- Identifies inefficiencies and implements scalable solutions
- Identifies opportunities to expand services based on client needs
- Builds strong client relationships and contributes to retention
What you bring to the table
- Diploma or degree in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or related field is considered an asset.
- 2–5 years of bookkeeping or cloud accounting experience in public accounting or a similar environment
- Progress toward or completion of CPA designation is an asset but not required
- Produces accurate, well‑organized financial records
- Communicates clearly with non‑accounting stakeholders
- Manages multiple clients and deadlines effectively
- Solves problems independently and escalates when needed
- Adapts quickly to new systems and client environments
- Strong experience with cloud accounting systems (QuickBooks Online preferred)
- Experience with app integrations (e.g., Dext, Hubdoc, Wagepoint, Plooto, Shopify)
- Experience with CaseWare and desktop accounting software is an asset
- Advanced Excel skills (data cleanup, pivot tables, basic analysis)
- Comfort with digital workflows and document management tools
Where you’ll work:
We are currently hiring for our office in Guelph, ON
Job type:
- Fixed Term, Full-time for 18 months with the possibility of an extension.
Your Schedule:
- September to June: Monday to Friday, standard hours are 7.5 hours per day. Hours increase during peak season, January to April.
- July and August: Monday to Thursday, 7.5 hours per day.
Salary range:
$29 - $41 per hour.
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 are committed to transparency in our hiring process. Please note the following information regarding this job posting:
Position Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.
Baker Tilly GWD LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive work environment. We recognize the strength of diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request through our recruitment and selection process.
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