Gauer Olsen Chartered Professional Accountants is a well-established local public accounting firm located in Victoria, BC. We are currently looking to hire for January 2027 and September 2027.At GO we offer a full range of accounting and taxation services to owner-managed businesses, professionals, families, and individuals, on Vancouver Island and beyond. We believe in a philosophy of providing the highest quality professional service to our clients by fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth. Through this continual education of our staff, we can ensure that we provide exceptional service and advice that enable us to earn the respect, confidence and trust of our clients.Our work environment is designed to attract, develop and retain quality professionals. We challenge our staff to meet their potential by providing them with opportunities for growth opportunities through both education and work experience. Our team-oriented, friendly work atmosphere promotes career fulfillment and job satisfaction for our articling students and accountants.To learn more about our firm, please refer to our website atgocpa.CaJob DescriptionThe responsibilities are as follows:Prepares compilation and review engagement files,



financial statements and corporate income tax returns for a wide variety of clientsPrepares personal income tax returns and trust income tax returnsPrepares a variety of TslipsFulfills a variety of support roles in accounting and bookkeeping for clientsPrepares GST and other statutory returns for clients as requiredAssists with special projects as assigned by partners and managersQualifications:Bachelor's degreeEligible to enroll or currently enrolled in the CPA program or recently qualified CPAStrong academic recordGreat work ethic and ability to work in a team environmentEffective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally with both clients and colleaguesKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Additional skills of a preferred candidate:Familiarity with accounting and tax software (SAGE, QuickBooks, TaxPrep, CaseWare)Corporate accounting or financial statement experienceCorporate tax experiencePersonal tax experienceBookkeeping experienceBenefits:The successful candidate will have the opportunity to receive the following benefits:Competitive salary (salary commensurate with experience)Overtime compensationCompany benefit plan, when eligibleRRSP matching, when eligibleAll CPA modules, dues and third party CFE prep paidAll students placed in a Pre-Approved CPA streamPaid exam daysFlex days in July and August (all Fridays!)Access to corporate box for concertsOn-site gymWe are a progressive and expanding firm looking for people to help us grow to the next level. We have a successful history of providing accounting, tax and advisory services to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations in the local community. We are a team that works well under pressure, meets deadlines and provides exceptional client service. We offer competitive compensation based on experience.

📌 Cpa Student And Staff Accountant (Victoria)
🏢 Gauer Olsen
📍 Victoria