Senior Tax Associates

Stern Cohen LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex hours

Fridays off with pay in July and Aug

Personal days

Professional development

Modern cloud-based tools

Job summary

Stern Cohen LLP, an award-winning public accounting firm in Midtown Toronto, is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join the tax specialist team. The role offers hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary as part of a dynamic, advisory-focused tax department.

The Senior Tax Associate will work under a Tax Manager and two Tax Partners, focusing on complex tax filings and planning. CPA progression and growth within tax are encouraged.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Enrollment in CPA In-depth tax program encouraged.
• Experience with owner-managed businesses is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian tax legislation and CRA policies.
• Experience using TaxPrep is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary research into income and indirect tax issues.
• Prepare and analyze corporate, personal, partnership, and trust tax returns, including complex filings.
• Complete specialty tax forms (e.g., T2057, T2054, T2062).
• Prepare working papers to accompany filings and analyses.
• Communicate with CRA and assist with audit support and information requests.
• Identify tax planning opportunities during file prep and review.
• Participate in weekly tax group meetings and technical discussions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Documentation & filing

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

CPA designation

CPA In-depth program enrollment

Tools

TaxPrep

Job description

Senior Tax Associates

Full-time Hybrid

Salary - $85K to 90K per annum

Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located in Midtown Toronto at Yonge and St. Clair. For 63 years, we’ve helped businesses, professionals and organizations succeed through practical accounting, tax

and advisory services. Our approach combines deep expertise, responsive service and modern technology.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our tax specialist team.

The Senior Tax Associate will work directly with a Tax Manager and two Tax Partners. The firm’s Tax Department provides tax advisory and tax planning services, handles complex tax filings (e.g. non-resident filings), and supports the rest of the firm. Unlike other firms, our Tax Department is not responsible for the tax filings of the entire firm. We are an advisory and tax planning-driven tax department.

We are seeking a candidate who aspires to a career in tax and is eager to grow with the firm. An ideal candidate may have recently completed their Canadian CPA at a small to midsize accounting firm and is looking to move into a dedicated tax role. We will support and encourage the candidate to enroll in the CPA in-depth tax program.

Responsibilities

• Performing preliminary research into income tax and indirect tax issues;
• Preparing and analyzing corporate, personal, partnership, and trust income tax returns, including complex and specialty filings such as deceased returns, multi-jurisdictional filings, non-resident filings, and related
• disclosures;
• Completing a variety of specialty tax forms (e.g., T2057, T2054, T2062);
• Preparing clear, well supported working papers to accompany tax filings and analysis;
• Communicating with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of our clients and assisting with audit support and information requests;
• Preparing objections, taxpayer relief request, and voluntary disclosure submissions;
• Identifying potential tax issues and planning opportunities during file preparation and review;
• Assisting with year-end tax planning analysis; and
• Participating in weekly tax group meetings and contributing to ongoing technical discussions.

Skills and Experience

• Possess a recently acquired Canadian accounting designation (CPA)
• Enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in, the CPA In-depth tax program
• Experience with owner-managed businesses is considered an asset
• Have a keen interest and desire to work in Canadian personal and corporate tax
• Familiarity with Canadian tax legislation, CRA administrative policies, and current tax developments is considered an asset
• Experience using TaxPrep (Personal, Corporate, Trust, and Forms) is desirable
• Demonstrate well-developed analytical and research skills, together with attention to detail
• Be committed to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to handle multiple assignments, work independently and as part of a team within deadline-drive compliance cycles
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written)
• Well-organized, able to balance competing demands, and demonstrate strong ownership of assigned work
• Strong documentation and file management skills with the ability to maintain organized, well supported working papers
• Professional self-confidence and proactive approach to problem solving

Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen

Stern Cohen offers a rewarding career with a modern firm. We encourage you to learn more about what makes us unique on our website, LinkedIn and our Careers page where you can read team member reviews.

We offer:

• Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance
• Fridays off with pay in July and August
• 2 additional paid days during the winter holidays
• 8 personal days in addition to vacation time
• 2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend\
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance
• Professional development training, coaching, and support
• Advancement opportunities due to firm growth
• “Dress for your day” flexibility
• A modern cloud-based work environment using tools including Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.