Tax Accountant

Buchanan Barry LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Overtime

Flexible Scheduling

Health & Well-Being

Continuous Learning

Job summary

Buchanan Barry LLP in Calgary is seeking a thoughtful tax professional who can manage high-level personal and corporate tax and GST matters while building strong client relationships.

You will prepare complex returns, conduct planning and research, and collaborate with the Tax Partner on strategic client work.

We offer flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and a collaborative, supportive environment that values professional growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong financial, analytical and project management skills.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and advisers and manage relationships.
• Manage clients' high level personal and corporate tax and GST matters.
• Prepare complex tax returns and election forms.
• Perform technical research and develop planning strategies.
• Prepare detailed planning and related research.
• Prepare correspondence with tax authorities and professionals.
• Review complex corporate, trust, personal and partnership returns.
• Work closely with Tax Partner on client planning.
• Stay current with changes to tax legislation and mentor the tax team.
• Identify marketing opportunities within networks.

Skills

Client liaison

Tax planning

Tax compliance

Research and analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Who We Are

For over 65 years, Buchanan Barry has been helping clients grow while ensuring our team members grow too. We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive, and down-to-earth workplace where individuals are valued, voices are heard, and flexibility is more than a buzzword. Whether you're cycling to work or caring for family, we respect your time both in and out of the office.

Why Buchanan Barry?

We don’t just talk culture—we live it. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Paid Overtime – Your time is valuable. We recognize it.
• Flexible Scheduling – Be available during CORE hours, but plan your day how it works for you.
• Health & Well-Being – We support active lifestyles and balanced lives.
• Continuous Learning – Ongoing training and mentorship to help you advance at your pace.

Who You Are

You’re a thoughtful, motivated tax professional who brings both heart and skill to your work. You thrive on variety, care about your clients, and want to make an impact—without burning out.

The core skills and responsibilities of this position are:

• Liaise with clients and their other advisers, and manage those relationships;
• Manage clients' high level personal and corporate tax and GST matters;
• Prepare complex tax returns, election forms and other compliance;
• Perform technical research, develop planning strategies and make appropriate recommendations to support deliverables;
• Prepare detailed planning and associated research;
• Prepare detailed correspondence with tax authorities and other professionals, and manage those relationships;
• Review complex corporate, trust, personal and partnership income tax returns;
• Work closely with Tax Partner on tax planning for our clients;
• Stay current with changes to tax legislation and facilitate development of tax team;
• Assist the Audit and Assurance department with complex tax compliance matters as required; and
• Identify marketing opportunities within existing internal and external networks.

Although concentration of work type varies over the year (i.e., more compliance in March and April), you can expect a work breakdown approximately as follows:

Tax planning – 25%

Complex tax compliance – 55%

Tax Controversy, including Voluntary Disclosures and Audits – 15%

Other – 5%

What You Bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Strong financial, analytical and project management skills;
• Strong work ethic;
• Possesses entrepreneurial spirit and a team player attitude.

We value every applicant’s time and interest. While only those selected for interviews will be contacted, we appreciate your consideration.