Tax Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Tax Specialist to provide comprehensive Canadian tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of corporate, partnership, trust and personal clients. The role works closely with senior managers and partners, offering opportunities to develop technical expertise and advance toward a full‑service tax advisor position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with tax planning and advisory projects, including corporate reorganizations, estate planning and owner‑manager strategies.
• Research complex Canadian tax issues and prepare technical memoranda and client correspondence.
• Review and prepare Canadian corporate (T2), personal (T1) and trust (T3, T5013) income tax returns.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate findings to managers and partners.
• Support HST/GST compliance engagements, prepare returns and handle CRA correspondence.
• Participate in the tax analysis of purchase and sale transactions.
• Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency on client inquiries, audits and objections under supervision.
• Contribute to firm‑wide knowledge sharing through internal training sessions and team meetings.

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 is an asset.
• Familiarity with SR&ED claims, transfer pricing or cross‑border tax matters is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Canadian tax preparation software (Taxprep).
• Strong knowledge of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and CRA publications.
• Working knowledge of GST/HST legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience with accounting software such as CaseWare, QuickBooks or Sage.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

What we offer

• Collaborative mid‑size firm environment with diverse client base.
• Firm‑sponsored study time and fees for the CPA Canada In‑Depth Tax Course.
• Opportunities for mentorship, technical development and career progression.