Tax Accountant

A+ Tax and Bookkeeping Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Tax Preparation Specialist to join their team. This role involves conducting client interviews, preparing tax returns, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with at least one year of experience in tax preparation. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like an on-site gym and flexible hours. If you are passionate about helping clients navigate their tax needs, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

On-site gym

On-site parking

Store discount

Casual dress

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of tax preparation experience required.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tax interviews and prepare non-complex personal tax returns.
• Double-check tax returns for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Preparation

Knowledge of tax laws

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Secondary School

Tools

DT Max tax software

Job description

Company Description

A+ Tax and Bookkeeping Services in Calgary, AB, aims to be the leading tax service provider in Alberta. The company provides year-round high-quality and efficient tax and bookkeeping services to clients. Their core values of simplicity, mastering tax knowledge, accountability, reliability, and thoroughness ensure exceptional service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tax interviews with clients to obtain information on personal info, taxable income, deductions, non-refundable credits, and refundable credits.
• Submit the authorization form if needed then complete the AFR download.
• Check the client’s history through Rep a Client to make sure the client is caught up on all tax years and look out for info related to the tax filing.
• Review all documentation provided to determine claims eligibility.
• Double-check the tax returns' accuracy and compare them with old years, making sure all carryovers are properly applied.
• Fully explain to the client the results, then obtain the signatures required to authorize the submission, and discuss what the client can expect from the CRA.
• Complete the tax prep fee transactions through the best option for the client, (POS, E-transfer, Cheque, or Cash) then submit the tax return to the CRA.
• Communicate with the Customer Service Representative to close the file in our system.

Qualifications

• Tax Compliance and Tax Preparation skills.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• At least 1 year of tax preparation experience to be able to prepare non-complex personal tax returns, the more complex tax returns you can prepare the higher the pay will be.
• At least 1 year of DT Max tax software experience.
• Secondary School (preferred).

Benefits

• On-site gym.
• On-site parking.
• Store discount.
• Casual dress.

Job details:

• Work Location: In person at Unit 530, 5940 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2H 2G4.
• Pay: $15.50-$17.00 per hour.
• Job Type: Part-time.
• Expected hours: 20 per week, Monday to Friday, weekends as needed.
• Expected start date: Feb 1st 2025.
• Expected end date: May 2nd 2025.