Relevant backgrounds:
Accounting
Tax
Mathematics
Sciences
Economics
Law
This position is open to people who do not have indirect tax experience but have previous accounting or tax experience. If you are wanting to pursue a CPA designation or currently pursuing one, this role will be able to accommodate your pursuit.
About Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP
Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve - our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.
We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.
We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!
Your Opportunity
Our Indirect Tax practice area is growing and we’re looking to find the right person to grow with it. This position will report directly to the Indirect Tax Advisor and truly has unlimited growth potential. Indirect tax is very niche area of taxation and is in no way your typical “accounting’ job, we’re looking for an outlier and considering all relevant backgrounds. Depending on your experience, the position offered may be an entry level position, an intermediate-level position, or a senior-level (non-managerial) role.
Your experience in KRP’s Indirect Tax practice will be based on your current skills sets. If entry level, we will begin with training to help familiarize you with basic accounting fundamentals, accounting software fundamentals, and income tax fundamentals, which create a foundation for your future growth.
Next you will receive detailed training in value-added tax and retail sales tax regimes, which will become your area of expertise as an indirect tax practitioner.
Our clients include publicly-traded companies, non-profit organizations, charities, municipalities, financial institutions, oil and gas, First Nations, real estate developers, international importers, etc.
As you develop a deeper understanding of both income tax and indirect taxes, you will progress into supporting clients directly with preparing information for various tax authorities during audits and examinations, writing technical memoranda for complex taxation issues, reviewing plans for mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations for tax implications, risks and opportunities.
Your scope:
As you will be bringing to the role some prior accounting and/or tax experience, you may do some of the following to round out your experience in the first 6 months:
- Accounting projects including preparation of financial statements;
- Completing personal and corporate tax returns, income tax elections; and/or
- GST/HST compliance filings such as filing registrations, elections, rebates and returns
Once your foundation in both accounting and tax technical knowledge is set, your scope will expand into:
- Researching specific tax topics and briefing your direct supervisor or internal staff on your findings as needed.
- Preparing technical memoranda in full or smaller components of complex technical memoranda and other products to be delivered to clients.
- Assist with a variety of other indirect tax projects as needed.
- Research and answer questions from internal accounting staff related to client tax issues.
- Work with team members in other departments on projects such as financial statement audits to ensure tax issues are identified and the client is properly informed.
Your qualifications:
- A college diploma in any subject is the only hard education requirement to be considered for this role, while a baccalaureate degree in any subject would be considered an asset.
- 1-3 years of previous experience in tax and/or accounting is a requirement for this role. If you do not currently have this, you will be considered for an entry-level position to provide you with more time for training upfront
- Interest in completing the CPA program, or currently being enrolled, would be considered an asset.
- Prior experience in professional service firms, law, accounting, finance, engineering, or any bookkeeping experience in any industry including but not limited to GST/HST, payroll, tax, would be an asset.
- Prior experience at the Canada Revenue Agency or Canada Border Services Agency would be considered an asset.
- Prior experience in real estate or financial services would be considered an asset.
In your application, please be sure to highlight any education or professional experience you have that is related to:
- Accounting, tax, finance, or law
- Teaching and instructional skills
- Written communication skills (technical writing, proposal writing, editing, journalism, etc.)
- Research skills and report writing
- Skills with Microsoft software, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI, and CoPilot
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Simply Accounting/SAGE, Xero, or more complex ERP systems such as Oracle, MS Dynamics, SAP
- Experience using tax software such as TaxPrep
- Anything that you think uniquely prepares you for this interesting role. Indirect Tax touches every industry, we appreciate having new backgrounds that bring “on-the-ground” perspectives into our office.
Your character
Excited by challenges and learning something new
You thrive when faced with novel problems that don’t have templated solutions, finding fulfillment in overcoming obstacles and tackling intricate tasks head-on. While most people gravitate towards work that they feel comfortable with, you prefer the thrill of having to learn something new.
Relentlessly Curious
You want to grasp the bigger picture and uncover the underlying principles behind every solution. You’re not afraid to ask questions if something doesn’t make sense or point out something a supervisor seems to be overlooking.
Self-Reliant Problem Solver
You understand that self-discovery fosters a deeper comprehension of a topic that is unmatched by simply seeking assistance every time you can’t find what you are looking for.
Effective Communication Skills
You excel in both verbal and written communication, adept at simplifying complex concepts through visual aids such as charts, diagrams, and reference tables, tailoring your message to suit diverse audiences. You probably enjoy teaching or giving a presentation on a topic that you’re passionate about.
Project Management Skills
You have exceptional time management and organizational skills which allow you to complete various tasks and projects simultaneously.
Training and potential growth opportunities:
- Direct training in accounting and/or tax, internally at KRP, to round out any gaps in your previous experience and set the foundation for your future work
- Participation in the firm’s formal 3-week orientation training
- Enrolment in CPA Canada’s In-Depth GST/HST course, ideally in the first year but subject to CPA Canada’s enrolment windows
- Enrolment in one of CPA Canada’s other In-Depth taxation programs such as the 3-year income tax program
- Enrolment in the Certified Customs Specialist program with the Canadian Customs Broker Society
Your Perks:
- A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
- Three weeks vacation and winter holiday office closure (starting base)
- Ten personal days
- 100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
- Health spending account
- On-site fitness center
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- After one year, eligibility for the firm’s hybrid WFH model
- A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm
Equal Opportunities
KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.
We Seek High Performers Who:
- Embody our core values
- Have a thirst for knowledge
- Are intrinsically motivated
- Desire to learn new skills
- Treat others with respect
- Want to work with the best
Our Culture:
KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common - a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.
You'll be immersed in a cooperative company culture that values diligent work, accomplishing tasks, and relishing group socials throughout the year. You'll enjoy flexibility in your work location, schedule, vacation time, and attire. While we expect dedication, we also appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
Our Values:
Accountability
- We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.
Advancement
- We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.
Empathy
- We show care and concern for others.
Intention
- We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.
Openness
- We communicate openly and honestly.
Uniqueness
- We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.
We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.
Join us today.
