Tax Technician – Estates & Trusts

KINGSTON ROSS PASNAK LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Paid time off (volunteering or个人 days)

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Wellness program

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Maternity and parental benefits

Disability benefits

Mileage paid

Job summary

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton, AB is hiring a Tax Technician to join the Tax Team and support personal tax engagements, estates and trusts. You will prepare a high volume of filings and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, timely submissions.

The role emphasizes developing tax expertise, including T1, T3, T2 returns, RRSP/TFSA filings, and CRA communications, while maintaining strong organization and client service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program.
• 5 years of experience in public practice accounting.
• 3-5 years of experience in tax, estate, or trust is an asset.
• Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with TaxPrep, CaseWare, QuickBooks, or Simply Accounting is an asset.
• Strong numerical aptitude and comfort with financial information.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage high volume of work under pressure.
• Interest in developing knowledge in estate and trust taxation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of tax filings focusing on personal tax returns (T1s), RRSP/TFSA over-contributions, trusts (T3) and estate filings, and select corporate returns (T2).
• Respond to CRA reviews and correspondence; assist in preparing written submissions and objections.
• Manage a high volume of tasks and ensure accurate filing and tracking.
• Maintain organization across multiple files and deadlines, especially during peak tax season.
• Communicate with clients and external advisors on general tax matters; review CRA notices and assist with research.
• Participate in weekly tax update meetings and contribute to team and client projects.
• Support farm clients by preparing farm program filings and personal farm tax returns.

Skills

Strong numerical aptitude

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in taxation

Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program

Tools

TaxPrep

CaseWare

QuickBooks

Simply Accounting

Job description

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP in Edmonton, AB is hiring a Tax Technician to join the Tax Team and support personal tax engagements, estates and trusts. You will prepare a high volume of filings and collaborate across departments to ensure accurate, timely submissions.

The role emphasizes developing tax expertise, including T1, T3, T2 returns, RRSP/TFSA filings, and CRA communications, while maintaining strong organization and client service in a fast-paced environment.