Canadian Tax associate

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About the Role

Canadian Tax Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Canadian personal (T1), corporate (T2), and trust (T3) tax returns and forms including T4, T5, T106, T1134, and T1135.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, cross-border tax matters, and estate planning.
• Draft supporting working papers and documentation for tax filings.
• Support CRA tax audits – including data gathering, analysis, correspondence, and liaising with clients and the CRA.
• Work closely with senior staff and partners on tax planning strategies.
• Develop an understanding of client businesses, maintain strong client relationships, and provide responsive support.
• Manage timelines during tax season to ensure timely delivery.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• 2–3 years

  of hands-on experience in

  preparation or review

  of

  Canadian T1, T2 returns

  .
• Strong familiarity with

  Canadian tax laws and filings

  .
• Experience in

  public accounting

  , preferably focused on taxation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required. Master’s in Commerce preferred.
• Exposure to tax/accounting software such as

  QuickBooks, TaxPrep, Profile, CaseWare, Sage

  is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Team-oriented with a proactive approach and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and a drive for continuous learning.

Good to Have

• Professional certifications

  : CA / CPA / ACCA
• Exposure to

  U.S. tax

  regulations and forms

Additional Information

• This is a

  hybrid role

  – in-office presence required on designated days.

• Overtime may be required

  during peak tax season; no additional compensation will be provided for extended hours.