Staff Accountant (CPA Student)

Baker Tilly Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm is seeking a Staff Accountant (CPA Student) in Dartmouth, NS. The role offers hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax, engaging in various client engagements while working in a dynamic team. Ideal candidates are completing a bachelor's degree in commerce or business administration and have strong communication and problem-solving skills. The firm offers a competitive total rewards package, including various benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Robust benefits plan

RRSP matching

Generous paid time off

Wellness allowance

Cell phone allowance

Complimentary on-site gym

Free, plentiful parking

Dress for your day

Growth-focused coaching and mentoring

Learning and professional development opportunities

Firm-sponsored social events and activities

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (Accounting / Finance major).
• Eligibility to enroll in CPA PEP.
• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts (balance sheet, income statement, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Work on entire client files from start to finish.
• Engage in Audit, Review, Compilation, White Paper, and Tax engagements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Proficiency with computer applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration

Eligibility to enroll in CPA PEP

Tools

Caseware

Caseview

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. We are looking for a Staff Accountant (CPA Student) to join our team in Fall 2026, where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals committed to making a difference for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Your role

• Dive deep into client engagements: Work on entire client files from start to finish, gaining hands-on experience in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax to build strong client service foundations.
• Broaden your expertise: Engage in Audit, Review, Compilation, White Paper, and Tax engagements, both independently and within a cross-functional team.

What you bring to the table

• Completion of bachelor’s degree in commerce or business administration (Accounting / Finance major)
• Eligibility to enroll in CPA PEP
• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts (balance sheet, income statement, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with computer applications and willingness to learn new ones
• Knowledge of Caseware / Caseview and TaxPrep is an asset (not required)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive total rewards package, including salary and incentive program
• Robust benefits plan (health, dental, life, dependent life, AD&D, STD, LTD, etc.)
• RRSP matching
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, firm holidays)
• Wellness allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Complimentary on-site gym
• Free, plentiful parking
• Dress for your day, including casual
• Growth-focused coaching, mentoring, feedback, and growth plan reviews
• Learning and professional development opportunities and paid professional dues
• Work-life integration (flexibility, remote opportunities, compressed work weeks, EFAP, etc.)
• Firm-sponsored social events, wellness initiatives, teambuilding activities, and more

Where you’ll work

Dartmouth, NS

Job type

Permanent, Full-time (starting Fall 2026)

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