Senior Tax Specialist / Reviewer
- Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Full-time
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Key Responsibilities
Technical review
We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications, as well as the opportunity to excel and advance your career in a dynamic public accounting environment.
If you are interested in applying for this position, submit your resume and cover letter to btw-hr@bakertilly.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Technical review
- Review completed T1 returns for accuracy, completeness, reasonableness, and proper documentation.
- Verify income slips, CRA data imports, deductions, credits, balances owing/refunds, and carryforward information.
- Review Northern Residents Deduction, travel claims, residency documentation, rental/business schedules, prior-year filings, and other higher-risk areas.
- Confirm that files are assembled and documented sufficiently for partner review, invoicing, signing, and release.
- Provide timely feedback to preparers and co-op students.
- Answer technical questions and help preparers resolve routine issues.
- Identify recurring errors and recommend refresher training or process changes.
- Support onboarding and training for seasonal staff.
- Ensure firm procedures are followed consistently for authorization forms, CRA data import, paperless files, review assembly, and client follow-up.
- Escalate unusual, sensitive, or high-risk matters to the partner/manager or Tax Operations Coordinator.
- Assist with CRA pre-assessment or post-assessment response preparation when required.
- Help maintain standard checklists, templates, and technical reference materials.
- Coordinate with the Tax Operations Coordinator to manage review queues and keep files moving.
- Prioritize older files, urgent client matters, and returns approaching filing deadlines.
- Communicate review status and blockers clearly.
- Minimum 3 years of personal tax preparation experience preferred.
- Experience reviewing T1 returns and coaching junior staff.
- Strong knowledge of Northern Residents Deduction and travel claims is strongly preferred.
- CPA designation, CPA student status, or equivalent tax experience is an asset.
- Ability to work onsite and remain organized under peak-season pressure.
We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications, as well as the opportunity to excel and advance your career in a dynamic public accounting environment.
If you are interested in applying for this position, submit your resume and cover letter to btw-hr@bakertilly.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Review T1 tax returns for accuracy, completeness, documentation, and compliance, escalating unusual or high-risk matters and assisting with CRA assessment responses when needed. Coach preparers and seasonal staff, maintain quality-control materials and procedures, and coordinate review workflows to meet client needs and filing deadlines.
Requirements
At least three years of personal tax preparation experience is preferred, along with experience reviewing T1 returns and coaching junior staff. Strong knowledge of the Northern Residents Deduction and travel claims is preferred; a CPA designation, CPA student status, or equivalent tax experience is an asset.
Skills
- Personal Tax Preparation
- T1 Tax Return Review
- Tax Compliance
- Northern Residents Deduction
- Travel Claims
- Income Slip Verification
- CRA Data Imports
- Tax Deductions And Credits
- Rental And Business Schedules
- Tax Documentation
- Staff Coaching
- Quality Control
- Workflow Coordination
- Client Follow-Up
- Tax Assessment Responses
Benefits
- Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- T1 Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Preparation
- Tax Return Review
- Northern Residents Deduction
- Travel Claims
- Canada Revenue Agency
- CRA Data Imports
- Income Slips
- Deductions
- Tax Credits
- Residency Documentation
- Rental Schedules
- Business Schedules
- Carryforward Information
- Tax Documentation
- Quality Control
- Staff Coaching
- Seasonal Staff Training
- Tax Operations
- Review Queues
- Filing Deadlines
- CRA Pre-Assessment
- CRA Post-Assessment
- CPA