Senior Tax Associate

Kreston GTA; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing tax department at a forward-thinking firm in Markham. As a Senior Tax Associate, you'll take on a pivotal role in managing cross-border tax engagements and contributing to diverse tax planning areas. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and staff while developing your career in taxation. You'll be part of a collaborative team, where your expertise in tax compliance and leadership skills will be valued. If you're passionate about making an impact in the field of taxation, this role is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience with Canadian tax.
• Strong understanding of Canadian income taxation.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-border tax, restructuring, and estate engagements.
• Work on estate & trust compliance and corporate tax planning.
• Contribute to the firm's growth and client success.

Skills

Canadian and/or US Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)

Tax compliance and accounting for income tax

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and coaching abilities

Multi-tasking and workload management

Education

Enrollment in CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course

Relevant work experience in Canadian tax

Tools

ProSystem fx Tax

CaseWare

TaxPrep

CCH iFirm/IntelliConnect

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Kreston GTA is looking for a tax accountant experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our growing tax department in Markham.Kreston GTA is a six-partner firm located in Markham and Aurora which provides accounting, tax, assurance and related services to corporations and individuals.Our client base is diverse from various industries.

Overview of Position:

This versatile role will involve working directly with a number of our staff and clients. We are looking for an individual whom is committed to a career in taxation and has the desire to take a lead role in managing cross border tax, restructuring, estate and other tax engagements and contributing both to the growth of the firm and our clients.

Our tax practice offers the opportunity to work in a range of tax and succession planning areas including estate & trust compliance, personal and corporate tax planning, purchase and sale of private businesses, estate planning, and cross border investment and compliance. We are interested in meeting candidates with experience in any of these areas.

Requirements of Position:

• Canadian and/or US Professional Accounting Designation (CPA)
• Enrollment in the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course or relevant work experience
• Two to Three years of experience with Canadian tax
• A background in tax compliance and accounting for income tax and a broad understanding of Canadian income taxation
• Experience in issues relevant to owner managed businesses
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload and multiple deadlines
• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and develop team members
• Proficiency in ProSystem fx Tax, CaseWare, TaxPrep, CCH iFirm/ IntelliConnect and Microsoft Office

Application Information:

Candidates must have Canadian experience and are eligible to work in Canada.

Candidates must live in a reasonable distance to the Markham area.

Resumes and cover letters should be submitted in PDF or Word.

Salary range is from $80,000-$100,000 and will be based on the qualifications and experience.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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