CPA Articling Students

Crowe MacKay; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe MacKay LLP is seeking CPA Articling students to join their Yellowknife office starting January or April 2026. The role involves engaging in audit and tax processes while fostering a supportive environment focused on professional development with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Paid time off including wellness days

Social events

Group RRSP with up to 9% matching

Bonus eligibility

Health & wellness allowances

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills needed.
• Professional curiosity and ownership of career development expected.

Responsibilities

• Participate in audit engagements by performing transaction and balance tests.
• Complete compilation and review engagements semi-independently.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing CPA designation

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

QuickBooks

Job description

Crowe MacKay LLP is a vibrant team of Chartered Professional Accountants with eight markets across Northern and Western Canada. We are a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial firm dedicated to fostering a diverse team that values collaboration and appreciates different perspectives and experiences. We believe strong relationships are the cornerstone to success as we strive to create innovative solutions for our clients.

Our Core Values

We Care, We Share, We Invest and We Grow!

Collectively, we strive for a culture that promotes success for all. Our professionals are more than their work; our team members have the flexibility to manage their time to nurture relationships and pursue their passions. We trust our team to meet commitments in a flexible environment that encourages energy management and focused work.

Our Yellowknife Office is currently recruiting CPA Articling students for January or April 2026. Applications will be accepted until September 30, 2025.

The Role

Our staff have the opportunity to travel throughout Canada’s Northwest Territories and Nunavut, engaging in a variety of work. Your primary duties will include:

• Participating in audit engagements for various clients by performing transaction and balance tests to verify assertions
• Completing compilation and review engagements semi-independently
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Using Caseware and CaseView to enter trial balances and prepare financial statements
• Executing bookkeeping assignments

What You Will Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Professional curiosity and ownership of personal career development
• Community focus

Staff accountants should demonstrate perseverance, integrity, honesty, and self-accountability, as this is a period of intensive learning and practical application of their education.

Knowledge of accounting standards, and familiarity with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep, QuickBooks/Sage, etc., are assets.

What We Offer

We are committed to being an employer of choice, providing an engaging, inclusive, and supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits. Our perks include paid time off (including wellness days and volunteer hours), social events, group RRSP with up to 9% matching, bonus eligibility, health & wellness allowances, and ongoing professional development opportunities. All this while living in a beautiful natural setting in the land of the midnight sun.

We invest in our team’s growth through mentorship, academic support, practical experience, and training.

If you have an adventurous spirit and want to be part of a winning team, we want to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.