CPA Articling Student - Direct-to-Tax - September 2027

Baker Tilly WM; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Dental benefits

Group life insurance

Parental leave top-up

RRSP matching

Annual bonus

Health & wellness spending account

Vacation 3 weeks

Professional development

Job summary

Baker Tilly WM in Vancouver, BC seeks a CPA Articling Student for a Direct-to-Tax role starting September 2027. You will engage in tax planning, return preparation, and compliance while collaborating across departments.

This full-time role offers strong mentorship and a pathway to CPA designation within a supportive, client-service oriented environment. Join a firm with comprehensive benefits, a hybrid-friendly culture, and a collaborative network that supports your growth through a top-tier CPA

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Involvement in tax planning and tax provision work.
• Collaborate internally with other client service departments to gather information to meet deadlines.
• Prepare Canadian Income Tax Returns.
• Learn tax compliance rules and regulations.
• Be an active participant in all internal firm meetings and events and provide a notable in-office presence for the tax team.
• Have a customer-service focused attitude to both internal team members and external clients.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written comms

Problem solving & analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree

CPA prerequisites

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now. For tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make.That’swhywe’reinvested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for aCPA Articling Student to join ourDirect-to-Tax - 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:

• Involvement in tax planning and tax provision work.
• Collaborate internally with other client service departments to gather information to meet deadlines.
• Prepare Canadian Income Tax Returns.
• Learn tax compliance rules and regulations.
• Be an active participant in all internal firm meetings and events and provide a notable in-office presence for the tax team.
• Have a customer-service focused attitude to both internal team members and external clients.

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 CPA 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 (3weeks per year)

• Continuing Professional Development courses are provided as well as numerousinformal 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

Whereyou’llwork:Vancouver, BC

Job type:Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:Monday to Friday

Salary range: $53,000 - $55,000 per annum

Application deadline: September 11, 2026, 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,sectorsand 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 andperks, performancebonusesand 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. Ifyou’reready to make an impact,we’reready 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 employmenton the basis ofrace, 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,supportingand 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.