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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Mid-level · 2+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Office presence
- 4 days per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available
Job summary
Prepare corporate, personal, and trust tax returns, and assist with tax planning, corporate reorganizations, succession matters, tax elections, and research into Canadian tax legislation. Work directly with clients and respond to CRA correspondence, while supporting compilation engagements and financial statement preparation as needed.
Job details
Tax Accountant | $70,000–$90,000 | Stratford, Ontario The trouble with some tax roles is that you can spend years preparing returns without ever getting much closer to understanding the planning behind them. This opportunity offers something rather different. You'll join an established independent CPA firm in Stratford, working with privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, agricultural businesses and individuals. The firm has a strong focus on tax planning and advisory, giving you the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners, take greater ownership of client files and develop your knowledge beyond day-to-day compliance. Why consider it: $70,000–$90,000 salary Initially office-based, moving to one day working from home per week Established independent CPA firm with a varied client base Exposure to corporate reorganizations, estate planning and advisory Direct involvement with Partners and opportunities for career progression What you'll be doing: Prepare corporate (T2), personal (T1) and trust (T3) tax returns Assist with corporate tax planning, reorganizations and succession matters Research Canadian tax legislation and prepare tax elections Work directly with clients and respond to CRA correspondence Support compilation engagements and financial statement preparation where required What they're looking for: 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience Strong corporate and personal tax experience CPA designation or actively working towards completion Good understanding of Canadian income tax legislation An interest in developing broader tax planning and advisory experience If you'd like to know more about the position, just hit the apply button and I'll be in touch. If you're only browsing the job boards and haven't updated your resume yet, that's not a problem. You can call me on 647 503 2624 or email jamieegglenton@distinctrecruitment.com. Alternatively, search for Jamie Egglenton at Distinct North America on LinkedIn and send me a message. If you're unsure about applying because you don't meet every requirement, I'd still encourage you to get in touch. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn't the right fit, there may be another one that is.
What you’ll do
Prepare corporate, personal, and trust tax returns, and assist with tax planning, corporate reorganizations, succession matters, tax elections, and research into Canadian tax legislation. Work directly with clients and respond to CRA correspondence, while supporting compilation engagements and financial statement preparation as needed.
Requirements
Candidates need at least three years of Canadian public accounting experience, strong corporate and personal tax experience, and a good understanding of Canadian income tax legislation. A CPA designation or active progress toward completion is required, along with an interest in developing tax planning and advisory expertise.
Listed skills
- client relations · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Corporate Tax Returns
- Personal Tax Returns
- Trust Tax Returns
- Canadian Tax Planning
- Corporate Reorganizations
- Succession Planning
- Estate Planning
- Canadian Tax Legislation
- Tax Research
- Tax Elections
- Client Relations
- CRA Correspondence
- Compilation Engagements
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Public Accounting
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
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