Tax Accountant

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Role Overview

Accounts & Tax Professional

Canadian GAAP

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping for Canadian businesses using tools like

  QuickBooks Online

  ,

  Xero

  ,

  Sage

  , or

  CaseWare

  .
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end

  financial statements

  .
• Reconcile

  bank accounts, credit cards

  , and

  inter-company balances

  .
• Manage

  accounts payable and receivable

  , ensure accurate general ledger posting.
• Maintain working papers, trial balance schedules, and adjusting entries.

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and file

  corporate tax returns (T2)

  and

  personal income tax returns (T1)

  in compliance with CRA.
• Assist with

  GST/HST filings

  ,

  payroll tax

  ,

  WSIB

  ,

  EHT

  , and

  T4/T5 slips

  .
• Perform

  tax planning and tax-saving strategy

  support for clients.
• Monitor changes in

  Canadian tax laws

  and ensure ongoing compliance.

Payroll & Remittances

• Process

  bi-weekly/monthly payroll

  using software like

  ADP

  ,

  QuickBooks Payroll

  , or

  Wagepoint

  .
• File

  T4 summaries

  ,

  ROEs

  , and

  payroll source deductions

  with CRA.
• Ensure

  timely remittance

  of payroll liabilities and statutory payments.

Client Communication & Support

• Act as a point of contact for Canadian clients, addressing queries on financial statements and tax matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure deliverables are met as per SLA.
• Provide clients with

  ad hoc reporting, analysis

  , and compliance updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA/ CA Inter or 1+ years of experience in Canadian accounting and tax compliance
• Hands-on experience with accounting software:

  QuickBooks, CaseWare, Xero

  , or similar.
• Working knowledge of

  CRA regulations

  ,

  T1, T2, T4/T5, GST/HST

  , and other Canadian forms.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal.