Intermediate Accountant, China Tax Practice

BDO Canada LLP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP is seeking a bilingual Mandarin/English tax professional to join the China Tax Practice. You will assist in Canadian and international tax planning, compliance, and CRA audit defense services for Chinese clients with strong technical skills and advisory capabilities.

The role emphasizes tax analysis, residency considerations, and inbound/outbound investment structures, with opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English.
• Pursuing CPA designation.
• 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Familiarity with tax legislation, corporate, personal, and trust tax compliance.
• Tax planning experience is an asset.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities.
• Identify and document tax filing positions, including risk analysis.
• Prepare or review personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns, along with other tax information forms.
• Research tax issues and prepare memoranda or client letters and reports.
• Deal with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals.
• Prepare tax accruals working in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Skills

Bilingual Mandarin/English

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA designation in progress

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity BDO Canada’s China Tax Practice is a team of professionals specialized in Canadian and International tax planning, tax compliance, and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) audit defense services. Members of the China Tax Practice have strong technical skills and experience providing tax planning services for Chinese high net-worth families and enterprises. Services provided include residency analysis, trust planning, tax deferral rollover, tax reorganization, buy and sell planning, and inbound and outbound investment structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities
• Identify and document tax filing positions, including risk analysis
• Prepare or review personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns, along with other tax information forms
• Research tax issues and prepare memoranda or client letters and reports
• Deal with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals
• Prepare tax accruals working in accordance with applicable accounting standards

Success Criteria

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
• You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development

Experience & Education

• You are bilingual in Mandarin/English
• You are pursuing your CPA designation
• You have 2 years of experience in public accounting
• You have familiarity with relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal, and trust tax compliance.
• Tax planning experience is an asset
• You display strong problem solving, analytical, and communication skills

The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000 annually.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

Success Ways

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose. We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm. Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total Rewards

• Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.
• We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.
• We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Inclusivity & Belonging

• Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers.
• We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone.
• We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.

Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.

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When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi-award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.