Accounting Co-Op

Baker Tilly Canada; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking an Accounting Co-Op to join their team in Victoria, Canada. This role offers hands-on experience in preparing tax returns and administrative duties, with a competitive hourly wage of $24.62. Ideal for students looking to gain practical experience in a public practice environment. The position runs from January 19th to April 30th, 2025, with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Interest in public practice accounting, auditing, and income tax.
• Ability to manage time effectively during the co-op term.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete various tax returns including T1 and T2.
• Prepare T4, T5 summaries and slips.
• Engage in administrative duties like filing tax returns.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. 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 an Accounting Co-Op 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.

Responsibilities

Your role :

A successful candidate will be given a wide variety of both file preparation and administrative duties. File preparation will include such tasks as completing T1 (personal income tax) returns, T3 (trust) returns, T4 / T5 summaries and slips, T2 (corporate) returns, and Notice to Reader compilation engagements. Administrative duties will include but are not limited to the printing and electronic filing of various tax returns.

Qualifications and Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be interested in pursuing a career in public practice, including accounting, auditing, and income tax, or someone looking for co-op experience in a fast-paced, exciting environment with a progressive CPA firm. We request that students refrain from taking courses during their co-op term.

• Great organization and time management skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word;
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Professional;
• Ability to excel in a high-pressure working environment; and
• Experience or desire to work in a team-based environment.

Where you’ll work

We are currently hiring for our offices in Uptown, Westshore, and Sidney.

Employment Details

Job type : Term, January 19th – April 30th, 2025.

Your schedule : Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one hour unpaid lunch. In March and April, hours switch to 8:00am - 5:00pm. Overtime is required during peak times.

Salary range : $24.62 / hour

Company

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.