Senior Tax Accountant

Job summary

Prepare and review Canadian corporate, personal, trust, partnership, and information tax returns, supporting documentation, and technical research, while contributing to tax planning and advisory engagements. Manage client communications and engagement deadlines, address CRA inquiries, identify and escalate tax issues, and coach junior staff.

Job details

PKF Antares is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our Calgary tax practice. This role is designed for a developing tax professional who is ready to take ownership of increasingly complex Canadian tax files, work directly with managers and partners and build strong client relationships. You will contribute to compliance and advisory engagements while supporting junior team members and continuing to deepen your technical expertise. LOCATION Calgary, Alberta EMPLOYMENT Permanent, full-time Compensation $70,000-$80,000 annually REPORTS TO Tax Manager Responsibilities Prepare and review complex Canadian corporate (T2), personal (T1), trust (T3), partnership and information returns, as assigned, including cross-border engagements. Prepare tax provisions, working papers, supporting schedules, elections and other compliance documentation accurately and on time. Research Canadian tax issues and prepare concise technical summaries, memoranda and recommendations for manager or partner review. Support corporate reorganizations, owner-manager planning, remuneration strategies, estate and succession planning and cross-border engagements. Analyze notices of assessment and reassessment and draft responses to CRA review letters, information requests and audit queries. Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information, explain requirements, resolve outstanding matters and provide status updates. Identify tax risks, filing issues, planning opportunities and unusual transactions and escalate them appropriately. Coordinate engagement status, deadlines, budgets, time records and file documentation. Coach junior staff, review selected work and contribute to internal training and process improvements. Qualifications A Canadian CPA designation, or substantial progress toward completion of the designation, is an asset. Three to five years of Canadian tax experience, including experience in a public accounting firm. Strong experience preparing Canadian corporate and personal income tax returns and related working papers. Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, business or a related discipline. Ability to research tax matters, interpret legislation and CRA guidance and document conclusions clearly. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines during peak filing periods. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, colleagues and government agencies. Professional judgment, initiative, attention to detail, confidentiality and commitment to client service. Legal eligibility to work in Canada. Preferred Experience Exposure to trusts, partnerships, corporate reorganizations, estate planning or cross-border taxation. Experience with Tax Cycle, Profile, CaseWare, QuickBooks or comparable tax and accounting platforms. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Interest in using automation, analytics and AI-enabled tools responsibly to improve tax research, documentation and workflows. What We Offer Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities, subject to firm policy. Health, dental and extended benefits. On-the-job coaching, technical training and support for CPA and continuing professional development. Exposure to diverse clients, industries and increasingly complex Canadian tax matters. A collaborative environment with access to the global PKF network and clear opportunities for career growth. How To Apply Please submit your resume through the PKF Antares careers page www.pkfantares.com or email HR@pkfantares.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Prepare and review Canadian corporate, personal, trust, partnership, and information tax returns, supporting documentation, and technical research, while contributing to tax planning and advisory engagements. Manage client communications and engagement deadlines, address CRA inquiries, identify and escalate tax issues, and coach junior staff.

Requirements

The role seeks three to five years of Canadian tax experience, including public accounting experience, strong corporate and personal tax return preparation skills, and a post-secondary credential in accounting, finance, business, or a related field. A Canadian CPA designation or substantial progress toward it is an asset, along with strong research, communication, organization, judgment, and client-service skills; candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Extended Benefits
• On-the-Job Coaching
• Technical Training
• CPA and Continuing Professional Development Support
• Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Canadian Corporate Tax Returns
• Personal Income Tax Returns
• Tax Research
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Planning
• Tax Provisions
• Cross-Border Taxation
• Corporate Reorganizations
• Estate and Succession Planning
• CRA Correspondence
• Client Relationship Management
• Workpaper Preparation and Review
• Staff Coaching
• Deadline and Engagement Management
• Microsoft Excel
• TaxCycle

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership

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