tax accountant

Government of Canada - Central; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for a finance professional to manage trust account investments, provide tax advice, and prepare income tax returns. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications like CAMS and CFE, and at least 5 years of experience in finance. Hybrid work model available with supportive benefits like financial bonuses and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Commission

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant financial or advisory role.
• Possession of CAMS, CFE, CIA, and CPA certifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct trust account investments.
• Provide financial, business, and tax advice.
• Prepare income tax and tax returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Adaptability

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

• Direct trust account investments
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Prepare income tax
• Prepare tax returns

Credentials

• Anti-Money Laundering (CAMS) Certification
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Charterered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Experience and specialization

• Federal Tax Court

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