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Senior Tax Accountant
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$70,000-$80,000 annually · Full-time
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- $70,000-$80,000 annually
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- Full-time
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- Posting language
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PKF Antares is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Calgary tax practice. This role is designed for a developing tax professional who is ready to take ownership of increasingly complex Canadian tax files, work directly with managers and partners and build strong client relationships. You will contribute to compliance and advisory engagements while supporting junior team members and continuing to deepen your technical expertise.
LOCATION
Calgary, Alberta
EMPLOYMENT
Permanent, full-time
Compensation
$70,000-$80,000 annually
REPORTS TO
Tax Manager
Responsibilities
Please submit your resume through the PKF Antares careers page www.pkfantares.com or email HR@pkfantares.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply now
LOCATION
Calgary, Alberta
EMPLOYMENT
Permanent, full-time
Compensation
$70,000-$80,000 annually
REPORTS TO
Tax Manager
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review complex Canadian corporate (T2), personal (T1), trust (T3), partnership and information returns, as assigned, including cross-border engagements.
- Prepare tax provisions, working papers, supporting schedules, elections and other compliance documentation accurately and on time.
- Research Canadian tax issues and prepare concise technical summaries, memoranda and recommendations for manager or partner review.
- Support corporate reorganizations, owner-manager planning, remuneration strategies, estate and succession planning and cross-border engagements.
- Analyze notices of assessment and reassessment and draft responses to CRA review letters, information requests and audit queries.
- Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information, explain requirements, resolve outstanding matters and provide status updates.
- Identify tax risks, filing issues, planning opportunities and unusual transactions and escalate them appropriately.
- Coordinate engagement status, deadlines, budgets, time records and file documentation.
- Coach junior staff, review selected work and contribute to internal training and process improvements.
- A Canadian CPA designation, or substantial progress toward completion of the designation, is an asset.
- Three to five years of Canadian tax experience, including experience in a public accounting firm.
- Strong experience preparing Canadian corporate and personal income tax returns and related working papers.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline.
- Ability to research tax matters, interpret legislation and CRA guidance and document conclusions clearly.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines during peak filing periods.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, colleagues and government agencies.
- Professional judgment, initiative, attention to detail, confidentiality and commitment to client service.
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
- Exposure to trusts, partnerships, corporate reorganizations, estate planning or cross-border taxation.
- Experience with Tax Cycle, Profile, CaseWare, QuickBooks or comparable tax and accounting platforms.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Interest in using automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve tax research, documentation and workflows.
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities, subject to firm policy.
- Health, dental and extended benefits.
- On-the-job coaching, technical training and support for CPA and continuing professional development.
- Exposure to diverse clients, industries and increasingly complex Canadian tax matters.
- A collaborative environment with access to the global PKF network and clear opportunities for career growth.
Please submit your resume through the PKF Antares careers page www.pkfantares.com or email HR@pkfantares.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply now
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Responsibilities
The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare and review complex Canadian tax returns and provide advisory support for corporate and personal clients. They will also research tax issues, manage client communications, and mentor junior staff members.
Requirements
Candidates should have three to five years of Canadian tax experience within a public accounting firm and possess a CPA designation or be in the process of obtaining one. Strong technical knowledge of tax legislation and proficiency in accounting software are essential for this role.
Skills
- Canadian tax
- Corporate tax
- Personal tax
- Tax compliance
- Tax research
- CPA
- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Tax provisions
- TaxCycle
- Profile
- CaseWare
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Extended benefits
- Performance-based bonus
- Technical training
- CPA support
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Consulting
Keywords
- Senior Tax Accountant
- Canadian Tax
- CPA
- T2
- T1
- T3
- Public Accounting
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Advisory
- Corporate Reorganizations
- Estate Planning
- Cross-border Taxation
- TaxCycle
- Profile
- CaseWare
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- CRA
- Audit
- Financial Statements
- Working Papers
- Tax Provisions
- Mentorship
- Client Service
- Accounting
- Finance
- Tax Research
- Automation
- Analytics
- AI-enabled tools