Accounting Technician

KINGSTON ROSS PASNAK LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or个人 days)

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Disability benefits

Mileage paid

Job summary

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton, AB is hiring a Tax Technician to join the Tax Team and support personal tax engagements, estates and trusts. You will prepare a high volume of filings and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, timely submissions.

The role emphasizes developing tax expertise, including T1, T3, T2 returns, RRSP/TFSA filings, and CRA communications, while maintaining strong organization and client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program.
• 5 years of experience in public practice accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax, estate, or trust is an asset.
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with TaxPrep, CaseWare, QuickBooks, or Simply Accounting is an asset.
• Strong numerical aptitude and comfort with financial information.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage high volume of work under pressure.
• Interest in developing knowledge in estate and trust taxation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of tax filings focusing on personal tax returns (T1s), RRSP/TFSA over-contributions, trusts (T3) and estate filings, and select corporate returns (T2).
• Respond to CRA reviews and correspondence; assist in preparing written submissions and objections.
• Manage a high volume of tasks and ensure accurate filing and tracking.
• Maintain organization across multiple files and deadlines, especially during peak tax season.
• Communicate with clients and external advisors on general tax matters; review CRA notices and assist with research.
• Participate in weekly tax update meetings and contribute to team and client projects.
• Support farm clients by preparing farm program filings and personal farm tax returns.

Skills

Strong numerical aptitude

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in taxation

Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program

Tools

TaxPrep

CaseWare

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

Job description

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Tax Technician, you will be a vital member of the Tax Team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Estates and Trusts. You will collaborate across departments to support the preparation and completion of a high volume of tax filings and related work for the firm and its clients.

A key focus of this role will be supporting personal tax engagements, providing exposure to complex and specialized tax areas. This is a strong opportunity for someone interested in developing technical expertise in personal tax as well as estates, trusts, and succession related matters.

Your Scope

• Prepare a variety of tax filings, with a significant focus on:
  • Personal tax returns (T1’s), including terminal returns
  • RRSP over-contribution forms
  • TFSA over-contribution forms
  • Trust returns (T3’s) and estate-related filings
  • Select corporate returns (T2’s) and related filings (e.g., capital dividend account elections)
• Respond to CRA reviews and correspondence
• Assist in preparing written submissions, including requests for relief or objections to CRA assessments
• Manage and administer a significant volume of tasks, ensuring all work is accurately completed, filed, and tracked efficiently
• Maintain strong organization across multiple files and deadlines, particularly during peak tax season
• Support team members by answering questions and referencing previous filings
• Correspond directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., brokers, lawyers) on general tax matters
• Review CRA notices and assist with general tax research
• Participate in weekly tax update meetings and contribute to team and client projects
• Support farm clients by preparing farm program filings and personal farm tax returns, while developing general industry knowledge

Your Qualifications

• Master’s degree in taxation
• Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program
• 5 years of experience, within a public practice accounting firm
• 3-5 years of experience within tax, estate, or trust experience is an asset
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
• Experience with accounting software such as TaxPrep, CaseWare, QuickBooks, or Simply Accounting is an asset
• Strong numerical aptitude and comfort working with financial information
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work under pressure
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and manage multiple priorities
• Comfort working in a challenging environment with competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders
• A strong commitment to continuous learning, including formal training, courses, and independent study
• Interest in developing specialized knowledge in estate and trust taxation

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Time management
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program

Our Values:Accountability

• We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Advancement

• We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.

Empathy

• We show care and concern for others.

Intention

• We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.
• We communicate openly and honestly.
• We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.

We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Master’s Degree (required)

Experience

• Public Practice: 5 or more years (required)