Tax Accountant

Buchanan Barry LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Overtime

Flexible Scheduling

Diverse Experience

Health & Well-Being

Continuous Learning

Job summary

Buchanan Barry LLP is seeking a Tax Accountant in Calgary to join our mid-sized, people-first public accounting team. You will manage personal and corporate tax matters for clients, perform complex tax work, and contribute to planning strategies while staying current with tax law changes.

You will thrive in a balanced environment that values well-being, flexible scheduling, and ongoing mentorship. We offer paid overtime and opportunities to grow within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and other advisers, manage relationships.
• Manage clients' personal, corporate tax and GST matters.
• Prepare complex tax returns, election forms and compliance.
• Perform technical research and develop planning strategies.
• Prepare detailed planning and associated research.
• Prepare detailed correspondence with tax authorities and professionals.
• Review complex corporate, trust, personal and partnership income tax returns.
• Work with Tax Partner on tax planning for clients.
• Stay current with changes to tax legislation and develop tax team.
• Assist Audit and Assurance with complex tax compliance as required.
• Identify marketing opportunities within internal/external networks.

Skills

Communication

Financial analysis

Project management

Independence

Entrepreneurial spirit

Team player

Job description

We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our team! Are you ready for a workplace that values your whole self—where your personal well-being is just as important as your career growth?

At Buchanan Barry LLP, we believe you can thrive in public accounting without sacrificing your well-being. We're a mid-sized, people-first firm with a fresh perspective—proving that meaningful work and a balanced life can coexist.

Who We Are

For over 60 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.
• Diverse Experience – Compilation, tax, assurance—you won't be stuck in a silo.
• 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 accounting 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.

Ready to Explore What’s Next?

Let’s connect. Send your resume and a short note to Mary McCartney at [e-mail] and tell us why you’re excited to work with us.

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