Junior Tax Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Engage directly with clients to gather necessary information and documents for tax return preparation while keeping them informed.

• Prepare Canadian personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns utilizing established templates and procedures.

• Create manual journal entries related to taxes for inclusion in financial statements.

• Generate tax slips, election forms, correspondence, Compilation Engagement Reports, and relevant checklists.

• Implement appropriate credits, adjustments, and deductions to reduce clients' tax liabilities.

• Assist the Tax Manager with straightforward to moderately complex research and clarify basic tax issues to clients.

• Aid the Tax Manager during CRA reviews and audits by gathering necessary information.

• Stay informed about updates to the tax code and accounting standards.

• Report directly to the Tax Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in tax return preparation.

• Familiarity with Canadian tax regulations.

• Comfortable engaging in direct communication with clients.

• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

• French language skills are an advantage but not essential.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote, paperless setting.

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and education/employment verification.

• Willingness to work overtime during peak tax season as required.

• Working from home is a necessity.

• Preferred: Post-secondary education in accounting or a related discipline.

• Preferred: Experience with cloud-based accounting and tax software.

• A CPA designation is not a requirement, nor is enrollment in the CPA program.

🏝️ Benefits

• 5 Personal Days + 10 Vacation Days + 1 week during the December Holiday Season.

• 100% Employer-covered Health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance, and vision) (including EAP) along with a flexible health spending account.

• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

• 100% Employer-funded Laptop, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

• 100% Employer-supported Ergonomic assessment of your home office (Virtual).

• Flexible work schedule.

• On-the-job training and continuous support.