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Location: Remote / Hybrid Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Department: Accounting & Tax Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing accounting and tax practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing compilation engagements, corporate and personal tax compliance, identifying tax planning opportunities, and supervising a team of staff accountants. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on reviewing complex files, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of client deliverables. The successful candidate will play a key role in reviewing files before manager and partner sign off while managing workflow and developing a team of accounting professionals. Key Responsibilities Compilation Engagements & Financial Statements Review and/or prepare compilation engagement files prepared by staff for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with CSRS 4200 standards. Review financial statements for proper presentation, formatting, and consistency with client source documentation using CaseWare/Jazz It software. Ensure supporting working papers are complete, well-organized, and audit ready in accordance with CSRS 4200 standards. Identify and address technical or documentation issues prior to manager and partner review. Escalate technical or risk issues to managers and partners as appropriate. Corporate & Personal Tax Review T2 corporate income tax returns prepared by staff, including all schedules, ensuring files are complete and ready for manager and partner sign off. Prepare and review more complex T2 returns, including multi-jurisdictional filings, foreign reporting, SR&ED claims, and related-party transactions. Review and/or prepare T1 personal tax returns as required. Identify tax planning opportunities and flag risk areas, including shareholder loans, associated and related corporations, and RDTOH/GRIP tracking. Ensure all corporate and personal tax returns are accurate and filed within required deadlines. Respond to CRA queries, reviews, and audits on behalf of clients. Assist in identifying tax planning opportunities and strategies for owner-managed businesses and individuals. Team Leadership & Quality Control Supervise and manage a team of approximately four staff accountants. Review staff work product, provide constructive feedback, and coach team members on technical and process improvements. Support staff development through mentorship and on the job training. Delegate work effectively while maintaining quality control and ensuring deadlines are met. Manage workflow and deadlines across multiple client files, particularly during peak T1 and T2 filing periods. Escalate technical, compliance, or risk issues to managers and partners as appropriate. Qualifications Required CPA designation or in the final stages of CPA completion. Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in public practice accounting. Demonstrated experience reviewing, not solely preparing, T2 corporate tax returns. Experience preparing and reviewing T1 personal tax returns. Prior experience managing or supervising a team of four or more staff. Strong working knowledge of CSRS 4200 compilation engagement standards. Proficiency with tax software such as TaxCycle, ProFile, or CCH, CaseWare and CaseView. Strong understanding of Canadian corporate and personal taxation. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines effectively. Preferred Experience with Jazz It software. Exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax filings, foreign reporting requirements, and SR&ED claims. Familiarity with corporate reorganizations, estate freezes, or income-splitting strategies. Experience responding to CRA audits, reviews, or notices of objection. Knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS. Experience with practice management software such as Karbon or Jetpack Workflow. Prior experience in a public accounting firm serving small to mid sized, owner managed businesses. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary based on experience. Health and dental benefits. CPA membership dues and professional development support. Flexible remote / hybrid work arrangements. Defined career progression toward a Manager role. Opportunities for continued professional development and leadership growth. Ideal Candidate: You are a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys reviewing complex files, solving tax and accounting issues, and supporting the development of junior team members. You possess strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation, compilation engagement standards, and financial statement preparation. You have a strong eye for detail, communicate technical concepts clearly, and are comfortable managing competing deadlines during busy filing seasons. You are a collaborative team leader who takes pride in developing staff, maintaining high quality client deliverables, and growing toward a future Manager role.

What you’ll do

The role involves reviewing compilation engagements, corporate and personal tax compliance, and identifying tax planning opportunities. The candidate will also supervise and mentor a team of staff accountants to ensure the quality and accuracy of client deliverables.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation (or near completion) and at least 5 years of progressive public practice experience. Must have demonstrated experience reviewing T2 and T1 returns and managing a team of four or more staff.

Benefits

• Health and dental benefits • CPA membership dues • Professional development support • Flexible remote / hybrid work arrangements • Defined career progression

Other relevant skills

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• Corporate Tax Compliance
• Personal Tax Compliance
• Compilation Engagements
• CSRS 4200 Standards
• T2 Corporate Returns
• T1 Personal Returns
• Tax Planning
• Team Leadership
• CaseWare
• TaxCycle
• ProFile
• CCH
• Financial Statement Review
• CRA Audit Response
• Staff Mentorship
• Workflow Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership