Staff Accountant (Senior or Supervisor), Tax

Durward Jones Barkwell & Company LLP; Burlington; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public accounting firm in Burlington is seeking a full-time Staff Accountant. Responsibilities include reviewing compliance of tax returns, participating in tax planning, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and 2-5 years of experience in Canadian Income Taxation. Join our collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality service.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Support for professional development

Community involvement opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Canadian Income Taxation experience required.
• Confident and dedicated professional with a proactive attitude.
• For Senior role: Successfully passed the CFE.

Responsibilities

• Review compliance of tax returns for individuals and corporations.
• Participate in tax planning engagements and prepare memos.
• Conduct tax research and provide technical support.

Skills

Public Accounting Experience

Canadian Income Taxation

Continuous Learning

Education

CPA designation

CICA In-Depth Tax Course or MTax program

Job description

Durward Jones Barkwell is one of the largest public accounting firms in the Niagara / Hamilton / Halton region with offices spanning from Burlington to Welland. Founded in 1940, the firm features a dynamic team of professionals including 40 Partners and Managers. "Big enough to know, small enough to care." At DJB, we value our clients and strive to meet their unique needs, handling everything from complex mergers and acquisitions to supporting new entrepreneurs. We remain personally involved with our clients and the communities we serve.

Recognized as Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for 2025 and among Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers for 2025, we offer our employees:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and summer hours
• Support for professional development and growth
• Community involvement opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

We currently have an immediate opening at our DJB offices for a full-time Staff Accountant (Senior or Supervisor), Tax. Reporting to Partners and Managers, your responsibilities will include:

1. Compliance review of tax returns for individuals, corporations, trusts, and partnerships, including foreign reporting requirements
2. Participating in tax planning engagements and preparing technical tax memos
3. Preparing instruction letters for corporate reorganizations, estate & post-mortem tax planning, business succession, and business transactions
4. Conducting tax research and interpreting legislation and legislative changes
5. Providing technical tax support to staff and clients
6. Preparing client correspondence, reports, and analysis, and attending client meetings as needed
7. Collaborating with other offices and service lines within the firm

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in Public Accounting
• 2-5 years of Canadian Income Taxation experience
• For Senior: Successfully passed the CFE
• For Supervisor: CPA designation required
• Willingness to enroll in or complete the CICA In-Depth Tax Course or MTax program
• A proactive attitude towards continuous learning in tax concepts

If you are a confident, dedicated, and hardworking professional motivated to deliver high-quality service, we would love to meet you! We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodations will be provided upon request during the recruitment process.