About the Role
This is a seasonal contract role with a leading global professional services organization, supporting their 2027 personal tax season. You will prepare Canadian (T1) and U.S. (1040) individual income tax returns, including complex cross-border and high-net-worth files, in a high-volume, deadline-intensive environment. Peak season runs March through April and requires extended availability, including longer days and six-day weeks.
The ideal candidate brings at least two years of hands-on personal tax preparation experience in Canada, is comfortable working entirely in paperless systems, and can manage a demanding file load without losing accuracy or composure. You thrive under pressure, communicate proactively when issues arise, and take data security and client confidentiality seriously. Cross-border U.S./Canada experience and a background in a mid-to-large public accounting environment will set you apart.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Canadian T1 and U.S. 1040 individual income tax returns, including files with complex residency, investment, and cross-border considerations
- Manage a high volume of tax files accurately and on schedule across the full filing season
- Apply current Canadian and U.S. tax legislation to ensure compliance and support optimal client outcomes
- Use professional tax software such as TaxPrep, CCH Axcess, or CaseWare to complete and submit returns in a fully paperless workflow
- Collaborate with review and signing professionals to work through complex or unusual tax issues
- Maintain thorough, accurate workpapers and documentation in line with firm quality standards
- Provide regular progress updates on your file workflow and escalate issues promptly when needed
- Protect client confidentiality and uphold data security requirements at every stage of your work
Required Skills & Experience
- 2 or more years of personal tax preparation experience, with Canadian T1 experience required and U.S. cross-border experience strongly preferred
- Strong working proficiency in professional tax software such as TaxPrep, CCH Axcess, CaseWare, or a comparable platform
- Demonstrated experience preparing paperless returns
- Dual monitors available in your workspace to meet production requirements
- Ability to work extended hours during peak season, including up to 55 to 60 hours per week in March and April
- Proven ability to manage high volumes of complex files under tight deadlines
- High attention to detail and strong organizational habits
- English fluency required
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on experience with cross-border U.S./Canada individual tax matters
- Prior experience at a Big 4 or mid-to-large public accounting firm
- Strong problem-solving ability on complex or unusual tax scenarios
- French language proficiency
