Junior Accountant, Assurance - Sault Ste Marie - January 2026

BDO; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking a Junior Accountant to join their Assurance team. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and building client relationships. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and CPA pre-requisites. The firm offers strong mentorship and support for pursuing the CPA designation.

Benefits

Mentorship for CPA designation

Pre-approved programs across 100+ offices

Reimbursement of exam fees

Flexible study leave options

Qualifications

• Completed undergraduate degree and necessary CPA prerequisites.
• Desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork.
• Proven leadership skills and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical knowledge for work projects and assignments.
• Prepare and complete working papers and financial statements.
• Gather evidence for Assurance and Accounting engagements.
• Build relationships with clients and respond to requests.
• Participate in business development initiatives.
• Communicate with team members regarding progress updates.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

CPA pre-requisites

Job description

Your Opportunity

Our Sault Ste Marie office is looking for a Junior Accountant to join the Assurance team in January 2026 and own the following responsibilities :

• Efficiently utilize technical knowledge from courses to carry out work projects and assignments
• Prepare and complete working papers, financial statements, and notice to reader engagements per regulatory standards
• Gather evidence for Assurance and Accounting engagements
• Build positive working relationships with clients and effectively respond to request and suggestions
• Participate in business development initiatives and identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Effectively communicate with team members regarding progress updates and issues on an ongoing basis

How do we define success for your role?

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work : Integrity, Respect & Collaboration
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, & are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive & engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning & professional development.

Your experience and education

• You have completed your undergraduate degree and the necessary CPA pre-requisites
• You have a desire to provide outstanding client service and a commitment to teamwork
• You have proven leadership skill and can take initiative to seek understanding
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Earn your CPA designation

At BDO, we’re committed to the success of students pursuing their CPA designation. We provide pre-approved programs across our 100+ offices, mentorship and support, reimbursement of exam fees, enrollment in Canada’s leading CFE prep course, and flexible options for study leave in order for you to be successful.