Tax Accountant

Company Description Spear and Shield Law PC is a legal practice with extensive experience across Tax Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, and Estate Law. The firm’s team of lawyers has a strong record of representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, tax litigation, and estate planning. Spear and Shield Law PC is committed to delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services and practical solutions to complex financial and legal matters. Team members collaborate closely to provide consistent, reliable support to individuals and businesses with varied needs.

Role Description The Tax Accountant is a full-time, on-site role based in Mississauga, ON. This role is responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals, businesses, turst and estates, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing financial statements and accounting records, identifying tax-saving opportunities, working on rollovers and reorganizations under sections 85, 86, 51 and 88.1, including bump-ups and amalgamations, working on ACB, PUC, FMV, cost base and safe income calculations, working on valuation of private company shares: normalize earnings, calculate EBITDA and goodwill, and support the assumptions (including CAPM), ability to research tax issues and prepare supporting memos, ability to run engagements independently from start to finishsupporting tax planning initiatives, and assisting with tax audits or tax dispute documentation. The Tax Accountant will work closely with lawyers and other professionals to support client engagements, maintain accurate records, and provide clear explanations of tax positions and implications. The role involves managing multiple deadlines, communicating with clients, and contributing to process improvements within the firm’s tax practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Tax Compliance and Tax Preparation, with the ability to apply tax regulations accurately.
• Experience on CRA audit, objection or net worth assessment files
• Experience in estate and trust work
• Worked on rollovers and reorganizations under sections 85, 86, 51 and 88.1, including bump-ups and amalgamations
• Worked on ACB, PUC, FMV, cost base and safe income calculations
• Worked on valuation of private company shares: normalize earnings, calculate EBITDA and goodwill, and support the assumptions (including CAPM)
• Experience in researching tax issues and preparing supporting memos
• Ability to run engagements independently from start to finish
• Strong understanding of Tax concepts and principles, including corporate, personal, and estate-related tax matters.
• Proficiency in working with Financial Statements to identify tax implications and support advisory work.
• Solid Accounting knowledge and experience in maintaining accurate financial records.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (CPA or equivalent), Master of tax, is an asset.
• Experience in a legal, public accounting, or professional services environment is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain tax issues clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and standard office productivity tools.