Senior Accountant - Canadian Tax

RH Partners LLP; Barrie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm in Barrie is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant for their Canadian Tax Department. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and significant coaching opportunities for career growth. Join a supportive team that values work-life balance and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive group benefits package

Annual Wellness Spending Account

Flexible working arrangements

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of Canadian tax experience in a Public Accounting Firm.
• Must demonstrate a passion for tax and commitment to building a career in the tax field.

Responsibilities

• Assists clients with complex day-to-day taxation matters.
• Reviews and finalizes complex personal, trust, and corporate tax returns.
• Prepares and reviews research memos on sophisticated tax matters.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Planning

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Professionalism

Integrity

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting

CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you interested in working for a Public Accounting Firm that has many programs designed to create a true work-life balance for team members?

Are you looking for career stability with a well-established Firm?

Does having a senior leadership team who are actively interested in your growth, development, success, and career satisfaction appeal to you?

If so, then we want you to join our team! RH Partners LLP works closely with clients of all sizes and industries to develop and build their businesses, including owner-managed businesses, mid-sized enterprises, community organizations, not-for-profit agencies, and professional firms. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Accountant to work exclusively in our Firm’s Canadian Tax Department and partner in our success.

We offer our team members a range of benefits that recognizes that our people are what’s most important at our Firm, including:

• Competitive base salary and paid vacation and personal days
• A comprehensive group benefits package, including access to an Employee Assistance Program and a flexible Health Care Spending Account
• Annual Wellness Spending Account
• Access to our Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Uncapped Lieu Time and Overtime benefits in recognition of your dedication to our clients during our busy season
• Educational Assistance Program to support you in obtaining Industry Designations (i.e., CPA In-depth Tax)
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities from industry leading experts: very high career growth potential
• Flexible working arrangements and an inclusive work culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists clients and team members with complex day-to-day taxation matters and questions.
• Communicates directly with clients and outside professionals on tax work being conducted at the Firm.
• Reviews and finalizes complex personal, trust, and corporate tax returns.
• Prepares, reviews, and finalizes special elections and other tax filings including T1134, T2054, T2057, T2058, T2062, T2091, UHT-2900’s, etc.
• Prepares and reviews research memos to support an opinion on sophisticated tax matters.
• Assists with the planning, implementation and review of corporate reorganization work for clients (estate freezes, purifications, butterflies, rollovers, succession plans, etc.).
• Participates in client meetings regarding tax transactions.
• Prepares quotes or estimates of fees for certain tax engagements.
• Collaborates closely with the Canadian Tax team to achieve continued growth and development of the Firm’s services.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Only candidates pursuing or having completed, the CPA Canada In-depth Tax Course will be considered.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of Canadian tax experience in a Public Accounting Firm.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, client service, and relationship building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail skills with the ability to ensure the accuracy of pertinent financial and tax information.
• Ability to work independently as well as cohesively with a team.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism and integrity.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Must demonstrate a passion for tax, and a commitment to building a career in the tax field. This is a unique opportunity for a candidate to receive significant coaching and focused, tailored mentorship from an industry expert in the field.

Not convinced to join our team yet? Here is what our team has to say about working with us!

“For me, RH Partners is a great place to work because they support my personal and professional life. Flexible working hours, supportive learning environment, and encouragement to have a good work/life balance, are all reasons why I enjoy working here.”

“As a small firm that provides a variety of services in one place, I challenge myself and gain experience in multiple areas of accounting as well as a variety of industries due to RH's diverse clientele base. This also allows me to provide clients with “full circle” service from tax planning, tax preparation, advisory, assurance, valuations, etc. all at one firm and ensure the best results.”

“Joining RH Partners has provided me with the perfect blend of balance and professional growth opportunities, all while giving me the autonomy to mould my own career path. The firm’s supportive environment and team first approach makes this an ideal place to work.”

Thank you for your interest in our position. Only those applicants that are selected for interviews will be contacted. Please do not contact the firm directly. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidate’s request.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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