Staff Accountant - Public Practice | Growth & Benefits

Burke Recruiting Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established CPA firm in Surrey is seeking a Staff Accountant who has public practice experience. This role involves full-cycle bookkeeping, preparing tax returns, and supporting client accounting needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and is pursuing their CPA designation. The position offers a competitive salary of $48K–$55K, health benefits, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits

Health & dental benefits

Year-end holiday time off

Bonus opportunities

Long-term career growth in a supportive firm

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in public practice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle bookkeeping and year-end preparation (compilations).
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• File GST/PST and process payroll.
• Support client accounting needs.

Skills

Public practice experience

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Enrolled in or pursuing CPA designation

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Sage 50

MS Office 365

Job description

Staff Accountant – Surrey, BC | $48K–$55K (depending on experience)

My client, a well-establishedCPA firm in Surrey, is seeking aStaff Accountantto join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone withpublic practice experiencewho enjoys working directly with small business clients in a collaborative office setting.

What You’ll Do :

Full-cycle bookkeeping and year-end preparation (compilations)

Prepare personal and corporate tax returns

File GST / PST and process payroll

Support client accounting needs

What You’ll Bring :

Minimum 2 years of experience in public practice

Enrolled or interested in pursuing your CPA designation

Proficiency withCaseWare, TaxPrep, Sage 50, and MS Office 365

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

What’s Offered :

Competitive salary ($48K–$55K, based on experience)

Health & dental benefits

Year-end holiday time off

Bonus opportunities

Long-term career growth in a supportive firm

Please send your resume to Tina Burke at [e-mail]