Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Toronto is seeking a tax professional to join their esteemed CPA firm. This role offers exposure to compliance, planning, and advisory work for a diverse client base including high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs.

With a competitive salary range of $80,000 to $105,000, you will deepen your technical skills while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience with T1 and T2 returns.
• Desire to focus on broader tax planning and advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Involve in T1 and T2 filings and gain exposure to planning and advisory.
• Collaborate with Managers and Partners on tax projects.
• Engage with clients to address complex tax needs.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

T1 experience

T2 experience

Problem-solving

Client interaction

Education

CPA designation or actively pursuing

Job description

There comes a point in most tax careers where preparing returns isn't enough.

You want to understand the planning behind them.

You want exposure to the conversations that happen before decisions are made, not just the paperwork afterwards.

That's exactly where this opportunity stands out.

You’ll be joining a highly regarded Toronto CPA firm with a strong presence in the private client and owner‑managed business market. Their client base includes successful entrepreneurs, high‑net‑worth families, private corporations, and growing businesses with increasingly complex tax needs.

The work is varied too.

You’ll certainly be involved with T1s and T2s, but you’ll also gain exposure to tax planning, reorganizations, estate and succession matters, and advisory projects alongside experienced Managers and Partners.

It’s the sort of environment where technical development happens naturally because of the quality of clients and the breadth of work.

Why consider this opportunity?

• $80,000 – $105,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement in Toronto
• Exposure to both compliance and advisory‑focused tax work
• Strong private client and owner‑managed business client base
• Mentorship from experienced tax professionals and Partners
• Opportunity to develop planning and advisory skills alongside technical compliance work
• Well‑established and respected 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 learning, problem‑solving, and working directly with clients
• A professional who wants broader exposure than pure compliance work