Senior Accountant

McCann & Associates LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Job summary

McCann & Associates LLP in Midtown Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant – Canada US Tax to join our Tax team. You will prepare Canadian personal, corporate, partnership and trust returns and support U.S.

tax compliance for multinational and U.S.-based clients. The ideal candidate holds a CPA designation (Canada or U.S.), has at least three years in public accounting, and demonstrates strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in public accounting.
• Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.
• Business-level English required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Canadian personal, corporate, partnership and trust returns.
• Support U.S. tax compliance for multinational and U.S.-based clients.
• Prepare and review FinCEN 114 (FBAR).
• Conduct federal/state tax research and draft technical memos.
• Interact with federal/state tax authorities as needed.
• Provide excellent client service while managing engagement economics.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

English proficiency

Continuous learning

Education

CPA designation (Canada or US)

Job description

McCann & Associates is a full-service tax and accounting firm located in Midtown Toronto. Our office is dedicated to providing superior professional services to help our clients accomplish their financial objectives. We serve as trusted tax advisors; the right advisor can make a difference by helping business owners capitalize on opportunities, providing a different perspective, discussing ideas, and providing personalized solutions to move the business forward.

We are searching for dynamic professionals who can join our Tax team in the capacity of Senior Accountant – Canada US Tax.

Our ideal candidate has a desire to work with entrepreneurial businesses. You have shown that you can work well in a team environment and can establish and maintain strong relationships with both clients and colleagues. You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are committed to continuous learning. The role will interact with national and global clients, as such business level proficiency in English is required.

Core elements of the role include:

• Preparing Canadian personal, corporate, partnership and trust returns.
• Demonstrating an understanding of U.S. tax concepts as they relate to U.S. personal federal and state income tax compliance, including U.S. income tax return review and preparation.
• Preparation and review of U.S. personal tax returns for multinational clients and US based clients
• Preparation of FinCEN 114 (FBAR)
• Conducting federal and state tax research, thoroughly analyzing U.S. cross-border tax issues and drafting technical memos related to specific client matters.
• Utilizing the Canada US Tax Treaty to determine filing positions for cross border clients
• Interacting with the federal and state tax authorities to assist clients in resolving tax audits, notices and issues
• Providing excellent client service while managing engagement economics, tax life cycle and assuring quality
• As a hybrid workplace, personnel are able to work remotely up to three days a week.
• Participation in our firm’s company-paid health benefits package.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• CPA designation (Canada or U.S.)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in public accounting
• Strong project management, analytical and organizational skills.