Tax Specialist

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accounting firm seeks a Tax Specialist to join their collaborative tax team in Toronto. This role offers invaluable experience in tax compliance and planning, direct mentorship from experienced managers and partners, and opportunities to work on diverse tax issues. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation or be close to obtaining it, and possess solid expertise in Canadian tax matters while having opportunities to mentor junior staff.

Benefits

Ongoing mentorship

Exposure to senior leaders

Supportive team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of Canadian tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Strong desire to learn and apply new tax knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex personal and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning projects and engage with clients.
• Mentor and guide co-op students and junior staff.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Research

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA designation or close to obtaining it

Enrollment in CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course

Tools

TaxPrep

CaseWare

Job description

A well-established accounting firm is looking for a Tax Specialist to join their collaborative tax team. This role provides an opportunity to gain experience in both tax compliance and planning, while also supporting the audit and assurance team with their tax-related matters. You’ll have direct interaction with managers and partners, allowing for personalized mentorship and a deep dive into the fundamentals of Canadian tax.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare complex personal, corporate, trust, partnership, and HST tax returns.
• Handle the preparation of various tax reporting slips and election forms.
• Assist with tax planning projects and engage with clients to address their tax needs.
• Communicate with tax authorities regarding client tax issues and resolutions.
• Contribute to miscellaneous tax projects, conducting research on tax issues for personal and corporate clients.
• Assist clients during income tax audits with various tax authorities.
• Provide regular updates and communicate effectively with managers and partners regarding progress and issues.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, developments, and decisions from tax authorities to strengthen technical expertise.
• Mentor and guide co-op students and junior staff, assisting with their professional development.

What You Bring

• CPA designation (or close to obtaining it—must have passed the CFE).
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• A commitment to pursuing or currently enrolled in the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.
• At least 3 years of Canadian tax experience within a public accounting firm.
• Familiarity with TaxPrep and CaseWare software is an asset.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong desire to learn, research, and apply new tax knowledge.
• A superior work ethic and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join
This is a great opportunity to expand your Canadian tax knowledge and gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals. You will have direct exposure to senior leaders, access to ongoing mentorship, and the chance to develop essential technical skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment.