Staff Accountant – Cross-Border

KT Partners LLP; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Performance-Based Bonuses

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Path

Work-Life Balance

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

A leading accounting firm in Toronto is seeking a Staff Accountant to assist with cross-border tax compliance for U.S. and Canadian clients. This role involves preparing personal and corporate tax filings, analyzing financial information, and providing high-quality client service. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and around 2 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a collaborative work environment, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a clear growth path towards a Senior Accountant position.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of public accounting or tax experience, preferably including cross-border work.
• Approximately 2 years of public accounting or tax experience, preferably including cross-border work.
• Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. tax compliance.
• Experience preparing personal and corporate tax returns in a public accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and capable of taking on increasing responsibility.

Responsabilités

• Prepare cross-border personal tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in preparing corporate tax returns for U.S. and Canadian clients.
• Gather and analyze client financial information.
• Liaise with clients to obtain documentation and clarify tax positions.
• Track deliverables and ensure filings meet deadlines.
• Conduct research on cross-border tax issues.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge-sharing, and team development initiatives.

Connaissances

Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. tax compliance

Experience preparing personal and corporate tax returns

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive attitude

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Outils

QuickBooks

Lacerte Tax

Profile

Caseware

CaseView

Description du poste

We are seeking a Staff Accountant – Cross-Border with approximately 2 years in cross-border tax compliance (Canada–U.S.). This role is designed for professionals looking to expand their technical expertise, take on greater responsibility, and grow their career in a collaborative, supportive environment.

About the Role

You will assist with personal and corporate tax filings for clients with cross-border operations, contribute to advisory projects, and receive mentorship from senior team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cross-border personal tax filings, including U.S. (Forms 1040, 1041) and Canadian (T1) returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance under supervision.
• Assist in preparing corporate tax returns, including U.S. Forms 1120 and 1065 and Canadian T2 returns.
• Gather, organize, and analyze client financial information to support accurate filings and advisory work.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain documentation, clarify routine tax positions, and provide high-quality client service.
• Track deliverables, maintain organized engagement files, and ensure filings meet internal and statutory deadlines.
• Conduct technical research on cross-border tax issues and elevate complex matters to senior staff or managers.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge-sharing, and team development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2 years of public accounting or tax experience, preferably including cross-border work.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. tax compliance.
• Experience preparing personal and corporate tax returns in a public accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and capable of taking on increasing responsibility.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with accounting and tax software such as QuickBooks, Lacerte Tax, Profile, Caseware, or CaseView.
• Familiarity with cross-border tax compliance, digital research tools, and cloud-based document management.

Pay range and compensation package

Join a team that values your contributions, supports your professional development, and recognizes your impact. What’s in it for you:

• Performance-Based Bonuses – Rewarding your contributions and growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Extended health, dental, vision, and more.
• Career Growth Path – Clear path to Senior Accountant, with training, mentorship, and support to complete the CPA designation.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible arrangements and generous vacation policies.
• Culture & Community – Wellness programs, team events, and an inclusive, collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.