Top Benefits
About the role
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 Co-op Student for January 2026 —This is 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:
This is a work term position that provides students with the opportunity to experience working in a public accounting firm while working closely with experienced professionals. The successful candidate must be in the process of completing a business degree. As a co-op student, you will join a general practice team and will participate in all aspects of client service:
- Assist in preparing client accounting records, financial statements, corporate and personal income tax returns.
- Draft and review financial statements
- Plan and execute entry to level compilation engagements including preparation of financial statements and applicable tax filings such as T2s, T4s, T5S, GST & WCB and other compliance returns
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to continuously improve technical skills
- Prepare journal entries, individual and corporate tax returns
- Conduct research on professional and technical matters
- Prepare entry level personal income tax returns and related schedules
- Support various projects and admin tasks as required
What you bring to the table:
- Strong desire and dedication to work and learn in a dynamic work environment
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 2nd or 3rd year accounting student with completion of one or more financial accounting and/or tax courses
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
What’s in it for you?
- Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career
- Challenging and varied assignments
- Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
- Professional networking and mentoring programs
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- A leadership team committed to your success.
- To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
- The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.
Where you’ll work:
Cold Lake, AB. The co-op student will be expected to work in an office environment.
Job type:
Term, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday
During peak periods, there might be a requirement to work overtime to meet project deadlines and support team needs.
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 offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process. #PeopleFirst
About Baker Tilly Canada
With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all-Canadian network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions, due to the depth and breadth of our in-house skills, customized offerings and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.
Globally connected We are proud to be an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a network which extends across 141 territories, with 43,000 people working out of more than 658 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence.
At Baker Tilly International, we believe in the power of great relationships, great conversations and great futures. They represent what we stand for and what we are working together to achieve. Find out more at www.bakertilly.global.
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Co-op Student for January 2026 —This is 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:
This is a work term position that provides students with the opportunity to experience working in a public accounting firm while working closely with experienced professionals. The successful candidate must be in the process of completing a business degree. As a co-op student, you will join a general practice team and will participate in all aspects of client service:
- Assist in preparing client accounting records, financial statements, corporate and personal income tax returns.
- Draft and review financial statements
- Plan and execute entry to level compilation engagements including preparation of financial statements and applicable tax filings such as T2s, T4s, T5S, GST & WCB and other compliance returns
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to continuously improve technical skills
- Prepare journal entries, individual and corporate tax returns
- Conduct research on professional and technical matters
- Prepare entry level personal income tax returns and related schedules
- Support various projects and admin tasks as required
What you bring to the table:
- Strong desire and dedication to work and learn in a dynamic work environment
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 2nd or 3rd year accounting student with completion of one or more financial accounting and/or tax courses
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
What’s in it for you?
- Rewarding opportunities at every stage of your career
- Challenging and varied assignments
- Competitive compensation, incentives, and rewards
- Professional networking and mentoring programs
- A dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- A leadership team committed to your success.
- To engage with leading experts and colleagues across Canada and the world
- The opportunity to influence tomorrow for clients, community and the profession.
Where you’ll work:
Cold Lake, AB. The co-op student will be expected to work in an office environment.
Job type:
Term, Full-time
Your schedule:
Monday to Friday
During peak periods, there might be a requirement to work overtime to meet project deadlines and support team needs.
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 offer a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications. If you are a qualified candidate, please apply now. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Upon request, we will accommodate accessibility needs throughout the recruitment and selection process and for our staff. Please let us know during the application process. #PeopleFirst
About Baker Tilly Canada
With member firms from coast to coast, the Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is one of the country’s largest associations of chartered professional accounting firms. As an all-Canadian network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions, due to the depth and breadth of our in-house skills, customized offerings and service excellence. Through our strong network infrastructure, shared expertise, resources and offices across the country, our independent member firms provide clients ranging in size from large, publicly traded companies to owner-managed and emerging businesses with a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector.
Globally connected We are proud to be an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a network which extends across 141 territories, with 43,000 people working out of more than 658 offices. Our membership gives us significant global reach in addition to our national presence.
At Baker Tilly International, we believe in the power of great relationships, great conversations and great futures. They represent what we stand for and what we are working together to achieve. Find out more at www.bakertilly.global.