Tax Specialist

About the role

Our client is looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Tax Specialist to provide comprehensive Canadian tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with senior managers and partners, developing technical expertise while delivering high‑quality tax solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning and advisory projects such as corporate reorganizations, estate planning, and owner‑manager strategies.
• Research complex Canadian tax issues and prepare technical memos and client correspondence.
• Review corporate, partnership, trust, and personal income tax returns (T2, T1, T3, T5013).
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate findings to managers and partners.
• Support HST/GST compliance engagements, prepare returns and handle CRA correspondence.
• Participate in tax analysis of purchase and sale transactions.
• Liaise with the CRA on client inquiries, audits, and objections under supervision.
• Contribute to firm‑wide knowledge sharing and meet chargeable hour targets.

Required profile

• CPA designation (or candidates in the final stages of completion).
• Enrollment in or commitment to complete the CPA Canada In‑Depth Tax Course (firm‑sponsored).
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Commerce or related field.
• 2–4 years of Canadian public accounting experience focused on tax compliance and planning.
• Experience preparing T1, T2 and T3 returns; tax provision preparation (ASC 740 / IAS 12) is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication and multitasking abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Canadian tax preparation software (Taxprep).
• Solid understanding of the Income Tax Act and CRA publications.
• Working knowledge of GST/HST legislation.
• Experience with accounting software (CaseWare, QuickBooks, Sage) – preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.