Tax - Senior Tax Associate

Segal GCSE LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in accounting and business advisory is seeking a Tax Associate to join their dynamic team. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage in strategic tax planning and client management initiatives, contributing to complex business solutions. The firm fosters a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and professional development, making it ideal for those eager to advance their careers. With a commitment to excellence in client service, this position offers exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA designation with a strong background in Canadian income tax.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tax analysis and corporate, personal, trust, and partnership returns.
• Collaborate with tax group partners and accounting/auditing group partners.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Judgment and Decision Making

Education

Working towards CPA designation

Strong educational background in Canadian income tax

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Job description

April 16, 2025

Segal GCSE LLP is a rapidly growing mid-size accounting, tax and business advisory firm headquartered in midtown Toronto. Segal GCSE is committed to growth by investing in our team, providing continuous learning and a positive, supportive entrepreneurial work environment all with a focus on providing clients best in class client service.

As a member of our Tax Team, you will advise our clients by contributing to strategic tax planning and client management initiatives. As Tax Associate, you’ll work as part of a team to collaborate, design, and solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed tax analysis on tax issues
• Prepare corporate, personal, trust and partnership return
• Work with both the tax group partners and accounting/auditing group partners
• Work efficiently and effectively within client engagement parameters and prioritize and balance multiple files
• Work in a team, and promote teamwork
• Actively be involved in the training to support, growth, knowledge, and professional development

Qualifications

• Working towards CPA designation
• Strong educational background in Canadian income tax; corporate tax return preparation would be considered an asset
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Can work under pressure, be decisive, exercise good judgment and common sense
• Working proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is essential
• Experience with CaseWare and TaxPrep (or similar tax preparation software) an asset
• Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Organized and able to meet multiple project deadlines while being detail oriented
• Strong commitment to professional client service excellence

This position represents a significant opportunity for those looking to advance their career by playing a major role in a growing organization, and who have the curiosity and interest in exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and assignments.