Tax Accountant
- London, ON, Canada
On-site
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
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- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a public accounting firm.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: London, ON (N6J 2K4)
Salary: $55,000 – $85,000 per year
Position Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Work Arrangement: On-site
Start Date: Immediate
Position Overview
An established public accounting firm in London, Ontario, is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant – Tax to join its team.
The firm provides assurance, accounting, advisory, and tax services to owner-managed businesses and professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling tax planning, compliance, research, and preparation of various tax returns while supporting and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop tax planning strategies and prepare related documentation, technical memos, and client reporting letters for senior-level review.
- Research and analyze various tax-related issues.
- Prepare personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax returns.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
- Stay current with changes in tax legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Support various tax-related projects and initiatives.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a public accounting firm.
- Successfully completed the CFE examination.
- CPA designation obtained or currently in progress.
- Currently enrolled in or willing to enroll in the CPA In-Depth Tax Course.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client service and relationship management abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow professionally.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience ($55,000–$85,000).
- Health and dental benefits.
- Voluntary RRSP matching program.
- Flexible office hours.
- Professional membership dues and course fees covered.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop tax planning strategies and prepare supporting documentation, research tax issues, and prepare personal, corporate, trust, and partnership returns. Keep current with tax legislation, support tax projects, and guide and mentor junior accounting staff.
Requirements
Requires at least three years of public accounting experience and successful completion of the CFE examination; a CPA designation must be obtained or in progress. Candidates must be enrolled in or willing to enroll in the CPA In-Depth Tax Course and demonstrate strong organizational, communication, client service, analytical, and teamwork abilities.
Skills
- Tax Planning
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Research
- Personal Tax Returns
- Corporate Tax Returns
- Trust Tax Returns
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Tax Legislation
- Client Reporting
- Mentoring
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Voluntary RRSP Matching
- Flexible Office Hours
- Professional Membership Dues Covered
- Course Fees Covered
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
Keywords
- Public Accounting
- Tax Planning
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Research
- Personal Tax Returns
- Corporate Tax Returns
- Trust Tax Returns
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Tax Legislation
- Technical Memos
- Client Reporting Letters
- CPA
- CFE Examination
- CPA In-Depth Tax Course
- Assurance
- Accounting
- Advisory Services
- Client Service
- Mentorship
- Relationship Management