Tax Accountant

Industry: Public Accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established public accounting firm, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join their team.

This opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with experience in a public accounting environment who enjoys working with a diverse client base, including privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations.

The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and Managers, supporting assurance engagements, financial statement preparation, corporate and personal taxation, and other accounting assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and supporting working papers for review and compilation engagements.
• Lead smaller audit engagements, particularly for not-for-profit organizations, with appropriate supervision.
• Assist with audit engagements in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards.
• Prepare corporate (T2), personal (T1), and trust (T3) income tax returns.
• Prepare and file various tax slips and information returns, including T4s and T5s.
• Complete accounting research and assist with technical accounting and tax-related matters.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain financial information, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely completion of engagements.
• Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of clients regarding tax inquiries and filings.
• Maintain accurate and organized working papers, supporting documentation, and time records.
• Assist with additional accounting assignments and internal firm projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a public accounting firm is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS), and Canadian income taxation.
• Experience preparing financial statements and supporting working papers for compilation, review, or audit engagements.
• Familiarity with corporate, personal, and trust tax preparation.
• Experience with CaseWare/CaseView and CCH Taxprep is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research accounting and taxation matters.
• Professional approach to handling confidential client information.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a motivated accounting professional who enjoys the variety and client interaction that comes with working in public accounting.

They are comfortable taking ownership of assignments, collaborating with Partners and Managers, and communicating directly with business owners and not-for-profit organizations.

They bring a strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the initiative to research solutions and take on additional responsibilities as they continue developing their technical expertise.

What Makes This Opportunity Appealing?

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
• Hands-on experience across assurance, financial reporting, and taxation.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced Partners and Managers.
• Variety of assignments and opportunities to expand technical accounting knowledge.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional development.

Interested in Learning More?

If you have experience in public accounting and are looking for an opportunity to continue developing your skills across assurance, financial reporting, and taxation, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about this confidential opportunity with our recruitment team.