We are partnering with a growing public accounting firm looking to add a Senior Tax Accountant / Senior Tax Preparer to its expanding tax team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in personal and corporate tax preparation who is looking to take the next step in their career. Working directly alongside an experienced Tax Partner and Tax Manager, you will gain exposure to increasingly complex tax matters, including estate planning, corporate reorganizations, succession planning, and cross-border taxation.
Prepare and review personal (T1), corporate (T2), and trust (T3) income tax returns, including more complex filings. Support personal tax season activities, including ongoing T1 filings and adjustments throughout the year. Assist with trust and estate tax filings, particularly during the March filing season and throughout the year. Prepare corporate tax returns for a variety of clients, including complex corporate groups. Assist with corporate reorganizations, restructurings, and tax planning engagements. Respond to CRA inquiries, reviews, reassessments, and correspondence on behalf of clients. Support clients with foreign income reporting, cross-border tax considerations, and dual-citizenship tax matters. Assist with HST filings, rebates, and related tax matters. Support capital gains calculations and other complex personal and corporate tax situations. Collaborate with the Tax Partner and Tax Manager on client engagements, planning opportunities, and technical tax questions. Participate in weekly team meetings to review priorities, upcoming deadlines, and workload. Potentially support compilation engagements depending on experience, interests, and the firm's needs.
Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant public accounting experience, ideally including at least three tax seasons or two years of permanent tax experience. Strong hands-on experience preparing personal and corporate income tax returns. Experience with trust and estate tax returns would be considered an asset. Exposure to corporate reorganizations, complex tax filings, or tax planning engagements is highly desirable. Experience communicating with the CRA and responding to tax inquiries. Foreign tax, cross-border taxation, or dual-Must be authorized to work in Canada tax experience would be a significant asset. Experience with HST rebates and related matters would be an asset. PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS 100% Onsite in the Niagara Region A proactive approach to learning, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in taxation. CPA designation is not required; relevant hands-on experience and technical capabilities are highly valued.
