Senior Tax Preparer

Accountant Staffing; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime during tax season

Annual bonus opportunities

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Accountant Staffing is seeking a Senior Tax Preparer to join our team in Charlottetown, PEI, in a permanent part-time role offering 10 hours per week from June through December, with the opportunity to take on additional hours and overtime during the busy tax season from January through May.

If you have five years of personal tax preparation experience and a solid understanding of CRA guidelines, you will work directly with clients in a friendly, established office.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience preparing personal income tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of personal income tax requirements and CRA guidelines.
• Experience with CanTax or similar tax preparation software is an asset.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Strong problem-solving and client-interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather, review, and organize client information for accurate tax returns.
• Prepare personal income tax returns for various client scenarios.
• Review completed returns and perform quality checks for accuracy and completeness.
• Research and resolve CRA-related questions and issues.
• Maintain organized files and manage deadlines, especially during peak season.

Skills

Personal tax preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Quality checks

Tools

CanTax

Job description

Are you a tax professional on PEI looking for a way to put your expertise to work without committing to a traditional full-time schedule year-round? This could be the perfect fit. Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Preparer to join their team in Charlottetown, PEI, in a permanent part-time role that offers just 10 hours per week from June through December, with the opportunity to take on additional hours and earn overtime during the busy tax season from January through May.

If you have a strong background in personal tax preparation, enjoy working directly with clients, and take pride in getting the details right, this is an opportunity to make the most of your experience while enjoying a reduced schedule for most of the year. You'll join a friendly, established team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-standing working relationships - with the flexibility of a seasonal workload that allows you to step back during the quieter months.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Gather, review, and organize client information to ensure tax returns can be prepared accurately and efficiently
• Prepare personal income tax returns for a variety of clients and individual circumstances
• Review completed returns and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness
  Research and resolve tax-related questions and issues, applying a sound understanding of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines
• Maintain organized files, manage competing priorities, and help keep the office on schedule, particularly during peak tax season
• Contribute to a positive, communicative, and team-oriented work environment

Experience & Attributes for Success:

• At least five years of experience preparing personal income tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of personal income tax requirements and CRA guidelines
• Experience with CanTax or similar tax preparation software is an asset
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to investigate and resolve tax-related issues
• Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and ask the right questions to obtain the information needed
• An organized, dependable, and proactive approach to managing workload and deadlines
• Comfort working in a lively, collaborative office where communication and teamwork are valued

Compensation:

• Part‑time compensation equivalent to $25,000 - $30,000 annually, depending on experience and progression into the role, plus paid overtime during tax season and annual bonus opportunities

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.