CPA Articling Student – External Audit, Private Companies – September 2026

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

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking a CPA Articling Student for a full-time role focused on external audit for private companies. Responsibilities include examining financial records for accuracy and compliance, conducting field engagement work, and preparing detailed audit reports. This position offers a competitive salary range of $53,000 - $55,000 per annum, along with comprehensive training and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Competitive total compensation package

Vacation (3+ weeks / year)

Continuing professional development courses

Mentorship program

Flexible hybrid work options

Qualifications

• Plans to pursue a CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze financial records for compliance.
• Conduct field engagement work ensuring compliance with tax provisions.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and recommendations.

Skills

Strong client service skills

Excellent interpersonal relations

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Completed or near completion of an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisite courses

Job description

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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 – External Audit, Private Companies – September 2026 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.”

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 :

Academic achievement – 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 insurance benefits

Vacation (3+ weeks / year)

Health and Wellness Spending Account

Continuing Professional Development courses are provided to maintain your designation as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues.

Reimbursement for CPA PEP module fees and expenses

Secondment opportunities with Baker Tilly International to Australia and New Zealand

An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners

Coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year

Overtime meal and parking reimbursements

A smart casual dress code (client / day specific)

Client referral & employee referral bonuses

Many entertaining social events throughout the year

Where you’ll work : Vancouver, BC

Job type : Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule : Monday to Friday

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

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.

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.

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