Senior Tax Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development support

Flexible work environment

Generous vacation and paid time off

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment seeks a Senior Tax Accountant for a respected public accounting and advisory firm in Guelph, ON. You will oversee tax compliance, planning and advisory work for a diverse client base, collaborating with senior leaders and owners to deliver practical solutions.

The role offers hybrid work in Guelph, competitive compensation, annual bonus, benefits, and strong opportunities for professional growth as you mentor junior staff and deepen tax expertise.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience with taxation.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax compliance and planning.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review a variety of corporate, personal, trust, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Support tax planning engagements and assist with the implementation of tax-efficient strategies.
• Conduct tax research and develop practical recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical memos, client correspondence, and tax-related documentation.
• Assist with specialized tax matters.
• Respond to inquiries from tax authorities and assist with audits, reviews, and assessments.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.

Skills

CPA designation

Tax planning

Tax research

Analytical skills

Client service

Mentoring

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to expand their technical expertise, work with a diverse client base, and build a long-term career within a collaborative and growth-focused environment. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in public accounting and taxation, combined with excellent analytical and client service skills. Working closely with senior leaders and business owners, this individual will play a key role in delivering tax compliance, planning, and advisory services while also supporting the development of junior team members. This position offers exposure to a variety of tax engagements, opportunities for professional growth, and a clear path for career advancement.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid in Guelph, ON.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual performance-based bonus program
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Flexible work environment
• Generous vacation and paid time off programs
• Defined career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review a variety of corporate, personal, trust, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Support tax planning engagements and assist with the implementation of tax-efficient strategies.
• Conduct tax research and develop practical recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical memos, client correspondence, and tax-related documentation.
• Assist with specialized tax matters.
• Respond to inquiries from tax authorities and assist with audits, reviews, and assessments.
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.

Qualifications and Experience:

• CPA designation, or equivalent professional accounting designation required.
• Open to candidates with strong tax experience who are very close to being designated.
• Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience with exposure to taxation.
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax compliance and tax planning concepts.
• Experience conducting tax research and interpreting tax legislation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support junior staff members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted. To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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