Tax Accountant

Michael Page International (Canada); Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant in Toronto, Ontario. The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping, prepare financial statements, and file corporate tax returns, requiring a CPA designation and 5+ years of public accounting experience. Proficiency in QuickBooks and fluency in Mandarin are essential. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in public accounting.
• Experience in real estate development or property management is a strong asset.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual HST returns.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Strong analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Taxprep

Yardi

Job description

• Excellent professional growth opportunity.
• Work with an established team.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing organization comprised of more than a dozen companies in real estate development, property management, construction, and holding entities.

Job Description

• Manage full-cycle accounting and bookkeeping; review transactions and collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and file monthly, quarterly, and annual HST returns; handle CRA inquiries, reviews, and audits.
• Record adjusting entries, reconcile intercompany transactions, and implement strategies to optimize tax efficiency.
• Prepare financial statements in compliance with GAAP for various reporting requirements.
• Prepare and file T2 corporate tax returns for the group of companies.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Assist with other accounting and tax-related projects as required.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual\'s status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (required).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting; experience in real estate development and/or property management is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Taxprep; experience with Yardi is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, proactive, and results-driven mindset; eager and willing to learn.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin (required).

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Casual dress code
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• On-site parking