CPA Articling Student – External Audit, Private Companies – September 2027

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 External Audit, Private Companies - September 2027 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: Examine and analyze journal entries, assets, liabilities, expenditures, tax returns and other accounting and financial records, documents and systems of corporations or other establishments to ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls. Conduct field engagement work of corporations to ensure compliance with provisions of the Income Tax Act, Canadian Business Corporations Act or other statutory requirements. Assist to prepare detailed reports on audit findings and make recommendations to improve corporation's accounting and management practices. 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 Annual bonus program 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 – In office Salary range: $53,000 - $55,000 per annum Application deadline: September 11, 2026 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. Use of Artificial Intelligence: We use AI-enabled tools to assist with resume screening. All final decisions are made by a human recruiter. 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.

The role involves examining and analyzing financial records, journal entries, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. You will also conduct field engagement work and assist in preparing detailed reports on audit findings with recommendations for improvement.

Candidates must have completed or be near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses. You must also demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and client service skills with a commitment to pursuing a CPA designation.

• Extended health care • Dental benefits • Group life benefits • Parental leave top-up program • Matching RRSP plan • Annual bonus program • Health and wellness spending account • Paid vacation • Professional development reimbursement • Membership dues reimbursement • Secondment opportunities • Employee referral incentives • Client referral incentives • Vehicle purchase incentives

• Customer servicePreferred
• TeamworkPreferred
• Problem solvingPreferred
• Financial analysisPreferred

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• External audit
• Financial analysis
• Accounting standards
• Internal controls
• Tax return preparation
• Client service
• Interpersonal relations
• Teamwork
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Problem solving
• Analytical skills
• Microsoft Teams
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Certified Fraud Examiner
• Certified Public Accountant
• Communication
• Consulting
• Training And Development
• External Auditing
• Income Tax
• Financial Statements
• Problem Solving
• Resume Screening
• Tax Returns

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• External Audit Manager
• Auditor (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

5 days per week