CPA Candidate

Baker Tilly International; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP matching

Flexible work arrangements

Summer hours

Health Care Spending Account

Annual fitness reimbursement

EFAP

Generous vacation entitlements

Parental leave top-up

Paid sick days

Bereavement leave

Client referral incentives

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Firm-sponsored social events

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Baker Tilly is looking for a CPA Candidate to join our Ontario team (Sudbury, North Bay or Timmins). This permanent, full-time role involves planning and completing audits, improving financial statements, and progressively handling personal and corporate tax returns as you grow.

You’ll work with a dynamic group, enjoying a comprehensive rewards package, structured development, and flexible work arrangements. This is a pathway to CPA designation in a collaborative, community-focused firm.

Qualifications

• University or college degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled in, or actively pursuing, the CPA designation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
• A growth mindset, eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Prepare financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Prepare and progressively begin to review personal and corporate income tax returns, increasing in complexity over time.
• Identify issues, ask strong questions, and propose practical solutions throughout engagements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients to support smooth engagement delivery and meet timelines.
• Maintain accurate, organized documentation and files in line with firm standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support and collaborate with junior team members, offering guidance and reviewing work where appropriate.
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing ideas that enhance efficiency, quality, or the client experience.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Time management

Growth mindset

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

CPA designation in progress

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’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for aCPA Candidateto 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

• Participate in the planning, execution, and completion of audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Prepare financial statements, working papers, and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable professional standards.
• Prepare and progressively begin to review personal and corporate income tax returns, increasing in complexity over time.
• Identify issues, ask strong questions, and propose practical solutions throughout engagements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients to support smooth engagement delivery and meet timelines.
• Maintain accurate, organized documentation and files in line with firm standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support and collaborate with junior team members, offering guidance and reviewing work where appropriate.
• Contribute to process improvements by sharing ideas that enhance efficiency, quality, or the client experience.

What you bring to the table

• A University or College degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Currently enrolled in, or actively pursuing, the CPA designation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively.
• A growth mindset, eagerness to learn, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Bilingualism in French/English is considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful career growth through structured performance management, ongoing feedback, and opportunities to advance.
• A competitive total rewards package, including paid overtime, comprehensive benefits, and RRSP matching.
• Flexible work arrangements that empower you to balance life and career with confidence.
• Summer hours so you can make the most of the season.
• Enhanced protection benefits, including life, dependent life, critical illness, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• A Health Care Spending Account to support your individual wellness needs.
• Annual fitness reimbursement to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it.
• Generous vacation entitlements that grow with your tenure.
• Parental leave top‑up program to support you through life’s major milestones.
• Paid sick days and bereavement leave to give you time when it matters most.
• Client and employee referral incentives recognizing the value of your network.
• Firm‑sponsored social events throughout the year that bring our teams together.
• Paid time off for board service and volunteer activities, reflecting our commitment to community impact.

…and much more!

Where you’ll work:

• Sudbury, North Bay or Timmins

Job type:

• Permanent, Full-time
• Monday to Friday

Salary range: $50,000-$75,000 per annum.

Position status:

• Existing vacancy: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization for which we are actively hiring.

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.

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.