Tax Accountant

Job summary

Prepare and review personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns while ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act. Liaise with clients to gather information and respond to CRA inquiries to identify tax planning opportunities.

Job details

Tax Accountant Location: Fully Remote Employment Type: Part-Time — 30 hours/week Reports To: Partner Our client is a small, established public accounting firm based in Toronto, providing personal and corporate tax, accounting, and advisory services to a diverse client base of individuals, families, and owner-managed businesses. They pride ourselves on delivering personalized, high-quality service and offer a supportive, collaborative team environment. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team on a part-time basis (30 hours/week), with strong potential to grow into a full-time and/or more senior position as the firm expands. This role is well-suited to a candidate who enjoys hands-on tax preparation and review work and wants to build a long-term career with a firm that values expertise and initiative. During the busy season hours will increase. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review personal income tax returns (T1) Prepare and review corporate income tax returns (T2) for owner-managed and small to mid-sized corporations Prepare and review trust income tax returns (T3) Prepare related tax slips and filings, including T4, T5, T5013, and other information returns as required Calculate and review tax installments, and monitor filing and payment deadlines Research and apply relevant provisions of the Income Tax Act and CRA administrative positions to client situations Respond to CRA inquiries Liaise directly with clients to gather information, clarify tax matters, and communicate results in a clear, professional manner Identify tax planning opportunities and flag issues or risks to partner Stay current on changes to tax legislation, CRA policies, and filing requirements Ensure all work is completed in accordance with firm quality control standards and filing deadlines Qualifications Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in tax accounting, with hands-on experience in both personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax; T3/trust experience considered a strong asset Post-secondary education in Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field CPA designation is not required for this role Strong working knowledge of the Income Tax Act and CRA administrative practices Proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., Profile, TaxCycle, CaseWare/CaseView, or similar) Strong Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple client files and deadlines Clear written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team What We Offer Competitive compensation commensurate with experience Flexible 30-hour work week Significant potential for growth into a full-time, senior, or leadership role as the firm grows Direct mentorship and exposure to a broad range of client files and industries A supportive, collegial small-firm environment Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and take on increasing responsibility over time

What you’ll do

Prepare and review personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns while ensuring compliance with the Income Tax Act. Liaise with clients to gather information and respond to CRA inquiries to identify tax planning opportunities.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant tax accounting experience and post-secondary education in Accounting or a related field. Proficiency in tax software and strong knowledge of CRA administrative practices are essential.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Week
• Growth Opportunities
• Direct Mentorship

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal Income Tax (T1)
• Corporate Income Tax (T2)
• Trust Income Tax (T3)
• Tax Planning
• CRA Compliance
• Income Tax Act
• Tax Preparation Software
• Excel
• Tax Research
• Client Communication
• Financial Reporting
• Attention To Detail

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting