Tax Accountant - North York, ON, $60k, on-site

Base Salary Range: $50000 - $60000

Tax Accountant - North York, 404/Sheppard, $60k, on-site

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Tax Accountant to join this boutique CA firm located in North York.

This firm provides top-notch tax, accounting, and tax advisory services to private corporations and high net worth individuals.

You will be given the opportunity to assume a Canadian personal and corporate tax role, reporting to a Tax Partner with over 35 years of Canadian tax experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile and review financial statements and Canadian tax returns

• Organize source documents including investment and tax details provided by clients

• Identify outstanding information on files and draft requests for information

• Input data from financial records into Profile tax software

• Prepare personal, corporate, and tax memos including GST/HST returns, and

estimate taxes payable and tax installments

• Prepare personal tax returns for individuals with domestic and foreign investments, self-employment income, and rental properties

• Communicate with Canada Revenue Agency and other tax authorities regarding

client matters or status updates

• Excellent mentorship opportunity to learn and grow in Canadian tax

Skills and qualifications

• A passion for attaining accounting and tax knowledge including tax planning is

desirable for this position

• Eager to learn and improve; willing to put in the time, and “walk the talk”

• Canadian tax experience is essential

• Minimum one to three years of relevant experience (covering tax season) in a public accounting firm setting

• Proficiency with CaseWare and Profile (or other comparable tax software)

• Able to deal with working papers that have double-sided references

• Professional maturity and confidence in oneself yet not afraid to ask questions

• Ability to deal effectively with principal, regulatory authorities, and clients

• Ability to prioritize daily tasks, multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines

• Highly organized, able to work independently, and self manage

• Adequate written and verbal communication skills; responsive

• Possess or willing to attain exceptional technical skills; willingness to learn

• CPA is not required

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; able to organize, prepare and clearly present information to team and clients

• Advanced MS Office skills (particularly in using Excel) would be an asset

Contact Anita at TEEMA for a confidential discussion about this role - astefan@teemagroup.com.