Suraci & Olszewski LLP
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Job Details: Staff Accountant / CPA Student
Salary – Competitive, to be determined based on experience
Job Type – Full Time, Permanent
Schedule – Monday to Friday
Benefits:
Health Spending Account
3 weeks vacation, additional personal days
Job Description:
Suraci & Olszewski LLP is looking for a Staff Accountant / CPA Student to join our close-knit team of professionals. As part of our firm, you will have exposure to a wide range of clients and industries, with a focus on meeting our client's needs in an efficient and friendly manner.
We are seeking a suitable individual to join and grow with the firm. We provide accounting, tax, assurance and business advisory services to owner-managed businesses in Sault Ste. Marie and area.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work with great people and great clients, in an environment that values and fosters respect, personal and professional development, and a healthy work-life balance.
You will be involved in the planning and organizing of engagements to meet deadlines; will be expected to recognize, analyze and propose sound alternatives and conclusions, and understand our client’s business.
You must be able to handle a variety of responsibilities in a professional manner, work on multiple assignments with a high degree of autonomy and produce high-quality deliverables with short deadlines.
The client base includes a variety of owner-managed incorporated and unincorporated businesses, not-for-profits and public sector organizations.
You will have responsibility for the completion of files individually and as part of a team, working directly for partners. Successful candidates will demonstrate their ability to work well with minimal supervision and balance multiple tasks and files.
We offer a competitive salary and are committed to ongoing professional development and flexibility in your work schedule.
We also provide competitive support for our students working towards their CPA. This includes financial support for CPA PEP; paid time off for studying and exams; CFE preparation; and a coach/mentor.
Responsibilities include:
Preparation of Compilation engagements and financial statements for clients in a variety of industries
Preparation of small audit and review engagements, financial statements and supporting working papers
Assisting with larger audit and review engagements within a supervised team
Preparation of Personal, Corporate, Partnership and Trust tax returns
Preparation of tax compliance and information filings including T4, T5, EHT, HST and WSIB filings
Understanding accounting technical standards relevant to financial reporting in Canada
Correspondence with CRA regarding corporate, personal, payroll, and sales tax issues.
Effectively communicating with the team, clients, and relevant government agencies
Various income tax and accounting projects as required
Qualifications:
University degree with a specialization in accounting / finance preferred
CPA designation in progress (preferred, but not mandatory)
2+ years practical experience in an accounting firm or department (preferred, but not mandatory)
Experience with Caseware / Taxprep / Quickbooks Online/ Sage / Office 365 is considered an asset
If you are interested in a great career opportunity with our growing organization, please apply by sending your resume apply to [email protected] by November 30, 2025 referencing Staff Accountant / CPA Student in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
