Senior Accountant

Vlad Alyokhin, CPA, Professional Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Vlad Alyokhin, CPA, Professional Corporation in Toronto's Etobicoke office is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a full-service tax, accounting and consulting team. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing US and Canadian tax returns, corporate and personal, and supporting corporate engagements.

You will mentor junior staff, liaise with clients, and contribute to tax planning and research. The successful candidate has 5+ years at a Canadian CPA firm and strong proficiency with QuickBooks,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of tax and accounting experience with a Canadian CPA firm.
• U.S. tax experience is required.
• Proficient in QuickBooks, CaseWare, TaxPrep and CCH Axcess.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing the designation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns (T2).
• Preparation and review of compilation engagements (NTR).
• Preparation and review of personal income tax returns (T1).
• Preparation of U.S. Personal Tax returns (1040) and applicable state returns.
• Preparation of U.S. Corporate Tax returns (1120, 1120-S, and 1120-F) and applicable state returns.
• Review of various information returns such as T4s, T5s, T4As, NR4s, and others.
• Assisting with CRA reviews, audits, and other ad hoc projects.
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior staff members.
• Performing tax research and assisting with tax planning opportunities.
• Communicating directly with clients regarding accounting and tax matters.

Skills

Tax planning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Education

CPA designation or pursuing

Tools

QuickBooks

CaseWare

TaxPrep

CCH Axcess

Job description

Vlad Alyokhin, CPA, Professional Corporation (“VAPC”) is a full-service tax, accounting and consulting firm based in Toronto, Canada. We work with a wide range of clients including entrepreneurs, start-ups, private businesses, owner-managers, Canada-US cross border clients and high net worth individuals to help them with tax efficient strategies. Our services include accounting and assurance, Canadian personal and corporate tax, GST/HST, payroll and US personal and corporate tax.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our dynamic team to work from our Etobicoke office (Hwy 401 and 427).

What you can expect to gain valuable experience on:

• Preparation and review of corporate income tax returns (T2);
• Preparation and review of compilation engagements (NTR);
• Preparation and review of personal income tax returns (T1);
• Preparation of U.S. Personal Tax returns (1040) and applicable state returns;
• Preparation of U.S. Corporate Tax returns (1120, 1120-S, and 1120-F) and applicable state returns;
• Review of various information returns such as T4s, T5s, T4As, NR4s, and others;
• Assisting with CRA reviews, audits, and other ad hoc projects;
• Mentoring and providing guidance to junior staff members;
• Performing tax research and assisting with tax planning opportunities;
• Communicating directly with clients regarding accounting and tax matters.

What you bring to VAPC:

• Minimum of 5 years of tax and accounting experience with a Canadian CPA firm is required; U.S. tax experience is required;
• Strong knowledge of accounting softwares, including QuickBooks, CaseWare, TaxPrep, and CCH Axcess;
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word;
• Strong project management and organizational skills;
• CPA designation or actively pursuing completion of the designation;
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple engagements simultaneously;
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills;
• Positive attitude and desire to learn and grow professionally;
• Excellent communication skills — interpersonal, verbal, and written.