Canadian Tax Associate

Company Description

Clearhouse LLP is an accounting, tax, and business consulting firm based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with an office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Our firm has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in Canada by the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business for three years in a row. We provide assurance, tax, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including public, private, and non-profit organizations. Our people-focused approach and tailored solutions set us apart in the industry. We prioritize employee engagement and satisfaction, resulting in high scores in these areas.

Role Description

This position is for a full-time Canadian Tax Associate at Clearhouse India, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It is a hybrid role, requiring in-office attendance on specific days as determined by the Company, with the remainder of the week being remote work. The employee is expected to work from 7 AM to 3 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, and during peak periods, hours may extend to 5 PM Eastern Standard Time as directed by the Company. Occasionally, additional hours may be necessary to fulfill job duties without extra pay.

As a Canadian Tax Associate, you will work with owner-managed and small and medium-sized businesses in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients and develop an understanding of their businesses and challenges. They are primarily focused on various tax engagements.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns along with other tax elections. Preparation of Canadian tax forms, including T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T1134, T1135, and T106.
• Assist with corporate reorganizations, estate planning, cross-border transactions, and other tax planning initiatives.
• Prepare assigned sections of working papers to support income tax return filings
• Assist with government tax audits, including analytical support, collection of information, preparation of responses, and interacting directly with clients and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
• Collaborating closely with partners and senior staff to develop and implement effective strategies and tax planning assignments for clients.
• Establish relationships with clients and gain a solid understanding of their business.
• Develop and apply process management expertise (planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and controlling)
• Managing projects during tax season

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in preparation/and or reviewing T1 personal income tax returns and T2 corporate income tax returns
• Public accounting experience (preferably in tax)
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree – preferably in accounting
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master's in Commerce.
• Ability to complete engagement with limited supervision
• Experience working with accounting and tax software is considered an asset (i.e., QuickBooks, Sage, TaxPrep, Profile, CaseWare)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
• Takes initiative and is a proactive problem solver
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
• Takes responsibility for self-improvement and is committed to professional growth and development

Demonstrates ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks and deliverables

To Apply

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