Senior Tax Accountant

Distinct | North America; Fonthill; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant for our Fonthill office. You will work with a varied client base of privately held businesses and individuals across the Niagara Region, handling tax returns and planning with a growing tax practice.

You'll join an established CPA firm with opportunities to take greater ownership of client files, interact with Partners, and develop your expertise beyond day-to-day compliance in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience.
• Strong corporate and personal tax background.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing completion.
• Good knowledge of Canadian income tax legislation.
• Some tax planning exposure or interest in developing this further.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review T2 corporate, T1 personal and T3 trust tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning, corporate reorganizations and succession matters.
• Research Canadian tax legislation and prepare tax elections.
• Manage client files, respond to CRA correspondence and identify tax planning opportunities.
• Review junior staff work and support Managers and Partners on more complex engagements.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Education

CPA designation or in progress

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant | $80,000–$100,000 | Fonthill (Hybrid)

There's a difference between being good at preparing tax returns and being given the opportunity to understand the planning behind them.

This role gives you the chance to do both.

You'll join an established independent CPA firm in Fonthill, working with a varied portfolio of privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and individuals across the Niagara Region.

The firm has a strong tax practice covering corporate and personal taxation, tax planning and business advisory. You'll work closely with experienced Managers and Partners, taking greater ownership of client files while developing your experience beyond day-to-day compliance.

Why consider it:

• Established independent CPA firm with a varied client base
• Exposure to tax planning, corporate reorganizations and advisory
• Direct client responsibility and close involvement with Partners
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and review T2 corporate, T1 personal and T3 trust tax returns
• Assist with tax planning, corporate reorganizations and succession matters
• Research Canadian tax legislation and prepare tax elections
• Manage client files, respond to CRA correspondence and identify tax planning opportunities
• Review junior staff work and support Managers and Partners on more complex engagements

What they're looking for:

• 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
• Strong corporate and personal tax background
• CPA designation or actively working towards completion
• Good knowledge of Canadian income tax legislation
• Some tax planning exposure or a genuine interest in developing this further
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and supporting junior staff

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