Senior Tax Accountant – GTA

We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Accountant with 4+ years of relevant Canadian tax experience to support our client as a full-time member of their Service Tax Team.

This challenging and rewarding position will provide the opportunity to develop technical skills and knowledge while performing the following functions:

• Obtain necessary documentation to effectively prepare and review personal, corporate and trust tax returns, identifying tax savings for clients

• Review accuracy of tax returns, minimize tax liabilities, determine tax credits and provisions

• Prepare and complete partnership tax returns and investment files

• Assist the team with tax planning and reorganizations, as well as mergers and acquisition transactions

• Conduct research for complex compliance matters and offshore investments

• Respond to client and CRA inquires

• Liaise with internal and external auditors

• Review the work of the junior team for accuracy and compliance

• Recommend tax strategies that align with the client firm’s strategic vision and goals

• Prepare memos and correspond with clients on various matters

• Maintain required level of technical knowledge and follow industry trends and changes related to tax

Candidate profile:

• BSc/BA in Accounting or Finance

• CPA designation, or have recently passed the CFE

• Proven work experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Analyst or Tax Preparer with a CPA firm

• Knowledge of accounting for income tax and tax concepts

• Demonstrated understanding of Canadian income tax concepts and the ability to effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations

• Strong research skills and a developed sense of resourcefulness

• Strong organizational abilities with high attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• MS Office computer literacy (Excel in particular); experience with Caseware and TaxPrep software applications would be an asset