Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Senior Tax Associate in St. Catharines. This role offers a hybrid working environment and the chance to work closely with experienced tax professionals. You'll prepare T1s and T2s, engage in advisory work, and develop your skills within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience and is either a CPA or pursuing the designation. Strong mentorship and diverse client exposure are significant benefits of this position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of public accounting tax experience is needed.
• Strong T1 and T2 experience is essential.
• Must have a CPA designation or be actively pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review T1s and T2s.
• Involvement in reorganizations and estate planning.
• Work on compliance, planning, and advisory projects.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

T1 and T2 experience

Technical tax work

Strong communication skills

Education

CPA designation or actively pursuing

Job description

Senior Tax Associate | $85,000 – $105,000 | St. Catharines (Hybrid)

Some tax jobs are designed to keep work moving.

The better ones are designed to help people grow.

This is one of those opportunities.

You'll be joining a respected CPA firm where tax professionals are encouraged to understand the "why" behind the work, not just complete the compliance. The Partners are hands‑on, approachable, and invest time in developing their team, which means you'll gain exposure to far more than simply preparing returns.

The client base is made up primarily of owner‑managed businesses, entrepreneurs, farms, private companies, and high‑net‑worth individuals. As a result, the work naturally includes a mix of compliance, planning, research, and advisory projects.

You'll still prepare and review T1s and T2s, but you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in reorganizations, estate planning, succession planning, and more complex tax matters as your experience grows.

For someone looking to continue developing technically while working closely with experienced professionals, it's a strong platform for long‑term progression.

What's on offer:

• $85,000 – $105,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working environment in St. Catharines
• Exposure to both compliance and advisory‑focused tax work
• Direct access to experienced Managers and Partners
• Diverse client base across agriculture, private companies, and owner‑managed businesses
• Strong mentorship and technical development
• A stable and growing firm with a collaborative culture

What they're looking for:

• 2–5 years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong T1 and T2 experience
• CPA designated or actively pursuing the designation
• Someone who enjoys technical tax work and continuous learning
• Strong communication skills and a client‑focused mindset

The strongest tax professionals aren't always the ones who prepared the most returns.

They're the ones who learned how to think through complex situations and advise clients with confidence.

We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces, so even if your experience doesn't align perfectly, please do still apply.