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:
In Office/Hybrid/Remote work available
Health Spending Account
3 weeks vacation, additional personal days
Job Description:
Suraci & Olszewski LLP is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced staff 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] referencing Staff
Accountant in the subject line.
This opportunity to proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.
