Senior Analyst Domestic Tax

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kingston is looking for a Senior Analyst in Domestic Tax. You will assist clients with tax compliance and strategy development, prepare various tax returns, and engage in communication with the Canadian Revenue Agency. The role requires a CPA designation, strong analytical, research, and communication skills. Competitive compensation with a salary range of $58,000–$83,300 is offered. Join us in a collaborative environment and contribute to client success.

Benefits

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Work from anywhere in Canada in summer

Qualifications

• Possess an accounting designation (CPA).
• Keen interest in Canadian corporate tax.
• Demonstrate well-developed analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage in tax compliance, planning, and strategy development.
• Prepare corporate tax, personal, partnership, and trust returns.
• Resolve tax-related issues with clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client service skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Who We Are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 2500 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

A career in Tax with Doane Grant Thornton will provide you an opportunity to:

• Work with a team of professionals who assist individuals and businesses with a wide range of tax and financial services
• Be part of a unique work culture that challenges you to further your professional development and enlarge your chosen career path
• Be part of a fast growing environment with well-respected professionals who are locally renowned in their respective field
• Develop solutions with clients and co-workers through collaborative effort and discussion
• Be engaged with clients on a variety of local and national projects

We are looking for a team player who is committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients and helping us build our reputation as the preferred business advisors in our market place.

As a Senior Analyst, Domestic Tax your responsibilities will include:

• Actively engaging in tax compliance, planning and strategy development by analyzing client tax issues, relevant tax laws, provisions, and jurisprudence
• Preparing corporate tax, personal, partnership and trust returns
• Proactively resolve tax related issues with clients and other staff members through direct contact with them and researching and drafting responses
• Communicate with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of our clients
• Year-end tax planning analysis

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day?

Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Analyst, Domestic Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Possess an accounting designation (CPA)
• Enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in the in-depth tax course program
• Keen interest and desire to work in Canadian corporate tax
• Demonstrate well-developed analytical and research skills, together with attention to detail
• Committed to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Superior communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Quick learner (facilitate learning to use new software) and self-starter
• Well-organized and able to balance competing demands
• Excellent client service skills and disciplined follow-up
• Proven problem solver with solid analytical skills
• Professional self-confidence

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What’s in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you. We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $58,000–$83,300 in Kingston, ON. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.