Tax - Tax Associate

Colonial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid work structure

Firm-paid benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Health and fitness spending

Referral programs

Job summary

Segal GCSE LLP, a growing mid-size accounting and advisory firm in midtown Toronto, is seeking a Tax Associate. You will contribute to strategic tax planning and client management within a collaborative Tax Team environment.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed tax analyses and returns for corporate, personal, trusts, and partnerships, while partnering with tax and accounting firm leadership. Hybrid work and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Working towards CPA designation.
• Strong educational background in Canadian income tax; corporate tax return preparation is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Can work under pressure, decisive, with good judgment.
• Experience with CaseWare and TaxPrep is an asset.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Tax analysis

Corporate tax

Personal tax

Tax planning

Client service

Team collaboration

Education

CPA designation in progress

Canadian tax education background

Co-op or internship in Canadian tax

Tools

CaseWare

TaxPrep

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

TAX ASSOCIATE

Location: Toronto, hybrid - 3 days in office

Job Type: Full-Time, newly created role

Industry: Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory)

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
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• 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.

Why Join Us

Total Rewards

The annual salary range of $55,000. - $65,000. CAD, based on skills, experience, and education. We benchmark regularly to ensure fair, competitive pay and recognize individual contribution. This includes bonus, health and fitness spending, referral programs, flexible work arrangements, hybrid structure, and firm‑paid benefits. Time off includes personal days, sick days, vacation, Firm paid SOAR (Switch Off and Relax) days and extended holiday closures.

Giving Back

Segal supports community involvement through events through our Giving Beyond Today program our annual paid volunteer day.

Life at Segal

We believe work should be engaging, supportive and a little fun. Segal team members enjoy firm-wide special events, catered lunched, on-site games (PS5, pool table, foosball), team BINGO, dedicated mediation room, regular event draws, free ROM and AGO tickets, and fun activities through-out the year.

Learning & Development

We invest in continuous learning through training, coaching, professional development and CPA PERT support

CFE Success Program

CFE writers receive paid study leave, paid, exam days, financial support, and mentorship to help them succeed.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to ensure equity and fairness in all aspects of employment— from hiring practices to professional development opportunities.

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