CPA Articling Student - Assurance, Compilation & Tax

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   CPA Articling Student to   join our Assurance, Compilation & Tax 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.

 
Your Role:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including compilations and review engagements, in accordance with applicable accounting standards.


• Assist with the preparation of corporate income tax returns (T2s), HST filings, and other applicable tax filings under supervision


• Prepare entry to intermediate level personal income tax returns (T1s) and related schedules, including analysis of common tax issues


• Complete monthly and quarterly bookkeeping engagements, including accounts payable and receivable, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll calculations and remittances, and annual T4 reporting


• Communicate with clients in a professional and timely manner, responding to inquiries and proactively identifying and resolving issues


• Manage assigned engagement timelines, budgets, billing, and work in progress under the guidance of senior team members


• Collaborate with team members to support engagement delivery and contribute to efficient internal processes and workflow improvements


• Work effectively under tight deadlines, particularly during busy season, while delivering accurate, high-quality work


• Perform basic tax research and assist with tax filings, notices, and correspondence with tax authorities.


• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve client accounting processes and ensure adherence to internal firm standards and procedures.


• Perform other related duties as assigned 

What you bring to the table:  

• Completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses


• Plans to pursue a CPA designation


• Strong client service skills


• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work with others effectively in teams


• Superior verbal and written communication skills


• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

What’s in it for you?

• Career Growth opportunities  


• Comprehensive training to cover all aspects of your development


• On-the-job learning


• A manager mentor and a senior buddy to support you throughout your time with us


• A top notch CFE prep program with great results year after year
  

• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental and group life benefits  

• Family Benefits - parental leave top-up program for new parents  


• Matching RRSP plan  


• Health and wellness spending account.  

• Vacation (3 weeks per year) 

• Continuing Professional Development courses are provided as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues  


• Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand
  

• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners  

• A fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year  

• A smart casual dress code (client/day specific) 

• Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives  

• Many entertaining social events throughout the year
  

Where you’ll work: Vancouver, BC 

Job type:  Permanent, Full-time  

Your schedule:  Monday to Friday 

Salary range : $53,000 per annum

Application deadline: June 26, 12:00pm PT

Baker Tilly is fair and competitive when it comes to rewarding our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors and levels. Our total rewards philosophy is rooted in recognizing people's unique contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver. Along with a competitive base salary we offer comprehensive benefits and perks, performance bonuses and flexible hybrid work. For more information on our Total Rewards click  here ! 

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:   

• New Role: This job posting is for a newly created role within our organization. This position has been established to support our growth, and we are excited to welcome a new team member to help us achieve our goals.

If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly via email. All virtual interviews will be conducted exclusively on Microsoft Teams. We will never request additional personal information such as bank details or other sensitive data.  

 
Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly is dedicated to fostering, supporting and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.  

Baker Tilly WM LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.