Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance, Senior Associate

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Vancouver

On-site

CAD 54,000 - 89,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking a Senior Associate in Tax to join our Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance team, focusing on tax planning, compliance and strategy for clients.

You will assist with tax provisions, tax returns, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. You’ll lead projects, mentor juniors, and uphold professional ethics while delivering high-quality work.

Qualifications

3 years of experience in a mid-size accounting or public accounting firm.
Bachelor in accounting or in a similar firm.
Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation is considered an asset and PwC will give the necessary support.
Hands-on experience in accounting and tax software such as Taxprep or iFirm.
Drafting financial statements including note disclosures.
Experienced in review and compilation engagements.
Understanding of ASPE accounting standards.
Understanding of Canadian tax and ability to prepare tax returns for corporations, trusts and partnerships.

Responsibilities

Managing a variety of projects, including compilations, review engagements, and tax compliance engagements.
Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.

Skills

Accounting experience

Client relationship management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor in accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Taxprep

iFirm

Job description

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB) - General

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in tax services focus on providing advice and guidance to clients on tax planning, compliance, and strategy. These individuals help businesses navigate complex tax regulations and optimise their tax positions.

In tax accounting services at PwC, you will assist businesses in preparing and reviewing tax provisions, tax returns, and financial statements, confirming compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As a Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance Senior Associate, you’ll work in our Tax Line of service as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Managing a variety of projects, including compilations, review engagements, and tax compliance engagements

Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas

Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results

Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems

Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends

Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance

Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice

Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives

Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others

Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships

Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Collaborating with others independently or within a team environment

What you’ll bring

3 years of experience in a mid-size accounting or public accounting firm

Bachelors in accounting or in a similar firm

Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation is considered an asset and PwC will give the necessary support

Hands-on experience in accounting and tax software such as Taxprep or iFirm

Drafting financial statements including note disclosures

Experienced in review and compilation engagements

Understanding of ASPE accounting standards

Understanding of Canadian tax and ability to prepare tax returns for corporations, trusts and partnerships

Creativity in problem solving in today’s dynamic environment, bringing your perspectives to the stakeholders

Excellent client relationship management skills

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $53,600 - $89,300. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

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