About SOA

Built by people who know
accounting. Not just staffing.

Simply Outsourced Accounting was founded with one belief: that accounting firms deserve a staffing partner who actually understands their world — the software, the workflows, the tax seasons, and the client pressure.

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SOA accounting recruiters reviewing candidate profiles
Our recruiters specialize in
accounting recruitment
80+
firms served
Our mission

To make world-class accounting talent accessible to every firm — regardless of size.

For too long, top-tier offshore accounting talent has been the advantage of large firms with big HR budgets. SOA changes that. We give small and mid-sized practices access to the same quality — at a fraction of the cost.

We're North American owned and operated. Our founders have worked inside accounting firms. We know what a busy tax season looks like. We know what it costs when the wrong hire joins. And we built SOA to fix both.

80+
Firms served
Canada + US
Regions served
60%
Avg. cost savings
SOA offshore accounting team — six placed professionals working with North American firms
Our focus
Exclusively accounting. No IT, no call centres, no virtual assistants. Just accounting talent, for accounting firms.
Why we're different

What generic staffing agencies don't give you

Most outsourcing companies place any role — admin, IT, customer service, and accounting all in one. We don't. Accounting is all we do.

Recruiters who specialize in accounting
Every SOA recruiter has hands-on accounting experience. They know what TaxCycle looks like, what a T2 return involves, and what separates a good CPA from a great one — because they have lived it.
Canadian and US tax knowledge
We screen specifically for Canadian and US tax experience — T1, T2, GST/HST, and cross-border tax familiarity. This is rare in generic offshore staffing.
You stay in control
Your hire works for your firm, your hours, your way. We handle HR, payroll, and compliance — you direct the work. No black box.
Transparent flat pricing
One monthly rate per hire — no recruitment fees, no markups, no surprises. What you see in the proposal is exactly what you pay.
Low turnover, high retention
Our staff are well-compensated and supported. Average tenure exceeds 2 years — which means stability and consistency for your clients.
Dedicated account manager
Not a help desk ticket. A single person who knows your firm, your team, and your hire — available when you need them.
Client stories

Real firms. Real results.

Three accounting firms. Three different sizes. One common outcome — talent placed in 14 days, real savings in year one.

S Accounting — Vancouver, BC

6-person firm · Placed 2 staff · Year one savings: $87,000

Case study
The challenge

S Accounting had grown to 6 staff but was turning away new clients. They couldn’t afford two more local accountants at $75–80k each — but the workload demanded it. They’d tried a generic offshore agency once before with poor results and were skeptical.

The solution

SOA placed a senior accountant and an intermediate accountant within 14 days. Both passed TaxCycle and Caseware assessments and arrived fully briefed on Canadian T1/T2 filing requirements.

The results — year one
$87k
Cost savings vs. local equivalent
14 days
From discovery call to first day
31 new
Clients onboarded in year one
18 mo+
Both staff still with the firm

“The onboarding was seamless and they integrated into our team within days. We couldn’t run tax season without them now. SOA completely changed what was possible for our firm.”

Michaela — Managing Partner, S Accounting

DK Accounting — Calgary, AB

4-person firm · Placed 1 staff · Year one savings: $43,000

Case study
The challenge

DK Accounting was a 4-person practice handling a growing roster of oil and gas clients. Their one junior accountant was overwhelmed during year-end, and the partners were doing bookkeeping work themselves — a significant drag on their advisory capacity.

The solution

SOA placed a junior accountant from Manila with strong AP/AR and reconciliation skills within 11 days. She was trained on their Karbon workflow and QuickBooks setup before day one. The partners immediately reclaimed 15+ hours per week.

The results — year one
$43k
Annual savings vs. hiring locally
11 days
Placement turnaround time
15 hrs
Weekly hours returned to partners
1 yr+
Still with the firm

“SOA placed a junior accountant for us within 10 days. She handles all our AP/AR and reconciliations — saves us at least $40k a year compared to hiring locally. Couldn’t recommend them more.”

David K. — Partner, DK Accounting, Calgary

Trident Advisory — Toronto, ON

8-person firm · Placed 2 staff · Year one savings: $91,000

Case study
The challenge

Trident Advisory is an 8-person firm in Toronto with a fast-growing bookkeeping division. They needed two dedicated bookkeepers but were priced out of the local market and wary of offshore after reading negative stories online.

The solution

SOA matched Trident with two bookkeepers — one specialising in Wave and FreshBooks, the other in QuickBooks and Hubdoc — both with Canadian small business experience. Both completed a custom onboarding training tailored to Trident’s client base.

The results — year one
$91k
Combined savings in year one
9 days
Fastest placement in SOA history
22 new
Bookkeeping clients onboarded
0
Staff replacements needed

“We were skeptical about offshore but SOA’s process gave us confidence. Our bookkeepers have been with us 18 months — we couldn’t run the bookkeeping division without them.”

Rachel T. — Owner, Trident Advisory, Toronto
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How we operate

The principles behind every placement

Honesty first
We'll tell you if a candidate isn't quite right rather than push a placement. Our reputation is built on long-term outcomes, not short-term commissions.
Staff wellbeing matters
We pay our staff competitively, invest in their development, and treat them as professionals — not a commodity. That's why they stay, and why your firm benefits.
Long-term thinking
We're not interested in one-time placements. We want to be the staffing partner your firm calls every time you grow — because the first placement worked.
SOA's pool of 800+ vetted Filipino accountants ready to join Canadian and US accounting firms
Our talent team
800+ vetted professionals ready to join your firm
North American owned

SOA is built and operated from Canada. Our founders understand the Canadian and US accounting landscape — the regulatory environment, the software ecosystem, and what it takes to deliver for clients.

We're not a marketplace. We're a partner. And we're invested in the long-term success of every firm we work with.

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✓ No contracts ✓ Placed in 2 weeks ✓ Canada and US welcome ✓ North American owned