About the Role:

Location: Belleville
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Status: Current Vacancy
Pay Range: $48,000 - $60,000

Why Choose Wilkinson?:

• Real experience: Get hands-on exposure to audits, tax, and advisory work.
• Industry variety: Work with clients across agriculture, manufacturing, services, and more.
• Networking & mentorship: Build lasting connections through our Buddy Program and firm events.
• Future career path: Great leadership and development opportunities available!
• We will be able to provide you with the practical experience required for achieving your CPA designation and successfully practicing as a Certified Professional Accountant.
• Our CPA students have had an excellent 95%+ pass rate on the CPA Common Final Exam (CFE).

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare working papers, financial statements & compilations.
• Assist with audits, reviews & tax engagements.
• Investigate discrepancies and problem-solve with your team.
• Collaborate directly with clients, managers & partners.
• Gain experience with industry software (Caseware, TaxPrep, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Bring your curiosity and passion to everything you do!

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Applicants must have completed their university degree and be prepared and eligible to enroll in the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or Business Administration (Specializing in Accounting is preferred);
• Previous public accounting related experience is an asset;
• Knowledge of accounting standards and the Income Tax Act.
• Previous client/customer service related experience is an asset;
• The ability to work effectively as a member of the team;
• The ability to effectively communicate with peers and clients both written and orally; and
• Experience working with, or familiarity with accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Tax Prep, Quickbooks and Simply Accounting is beneficial.

Perks of Joining Us:

• Small firm culture, big learning opportunities.
• Balanced lifestyle with meaningful work.
• A clear path to CPA success.

Apply Now to kickstart your accounting journey with Wilkinson & Company LLP.

Additional Information:
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Wilkinson & Company will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) required, and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment experience.

AI Usage: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are not utilized for recruitment processes. Hiring decisions are made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals.

About Wilkinson & Company LLP

With offices in Belleville, Kingston and Trenton, we are Eastern Ontario’s leading regional accounting firm. Wilkinson employs over 120 people and we continue to grow and expand; our accounting group provides knowledge and resources to a wide range of industries with an extensive list of service offerings. Our clients are supported by one of the most experienced teams of tax specialists in the region and our expertise and technical skills are comparable to those of national public accounting firms.

Wilkinson has an unwavering commitment to service excellence, client satisfaction and our local community. The foundation of our firm is long-term client relationships; we take pride in the time we take to get to know our clients - their business aspirations as well as their personal goals. We build lasting relationships and provide accounting solutions and strategies that work in the present, while anticipating our clients future needs.