tax consultant

Government of Canada; Brossard; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Brossard is seeking a skilled professional to provide financial and tax-related services. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience in finance or accounting, as well as strong oral and written communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing financial records, preparing tax returns, and providing client advice. This position offers a hybrid work model and various benefits including health care plans and group insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

On-site recreation and activities

Team building opportunities

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software and standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives.
• Train staff on accounting procedures and compliance.
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records.
• Provide financial, business, and tax advice.

Skills

Bilingual

Accurate

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Organized

Team player

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

TaxPrep

Job description

Overview

Languages: Bilingual

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Work setting

• Accounting firm

Responsibilities

• Identify clients' financial goals and objectives
• Train staff
• Analyze clients' financial records
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial information for individuals, departments or companies
• Prepare income tax returns from accounting records
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Provide financial, business and tax advice

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• Database software
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS Windows
• TaxPrep
• MS Outlook

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Due diligence

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available