tax accountant

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton is seeking a qualified Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to provide financial, business, and tax advice, as well as prepare income tax and tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and taxation. This role requires flexibility to work in a hybrid environment, with both in-person and remote work.

Benefits

Bonus

Commission

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) required.
• Experience in accounting and taxation.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial, business and tax advice.
• Prepare income tax and tax returns.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Problem-solving

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks

• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Prepare income tax
• Prepare tax returns

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Accounting

Economic specialization

• Taxation

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large caseload
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Adaptability
• Due diligence
• Proactive

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission
• Gratuities
• Mileage paid
• Night shift premium
• Piece work
• Stocks/shares

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week