CPA Articling Student - Assurance, Compilation & Tax

Job Overview

Baker Tilly is looking for a CPA Articling Student to join the Assurance, Compilation & Tax team. This role involves preparing financial statements, tax filings, bookkeeping, client communication, and collaborating with team members to support engagement delivery.

• 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 entries 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.

• 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.

• Career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive training to cover all aspects of your development.
• On-the-job learning.
• Manager mentor and senior buddy support.
• Top-notch CFE prep program.
• 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 and reimbursement for approved professional development fees and membership dues.
• Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand.
• Open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners.
• Fully stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• Smart casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives.
• Many entertaining social events throughout the year.

Location:

Vancouver, BC

Job type:
Permanent, Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Salary range: $53,000 per annum

Final date to receive applications:
June 26, 12:00pm PT

Position Status:
New Role

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 the recruitment and selection process.

Baker Tilly 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.