Senior Tax Accountant

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Located in Markham, we are a rapidly growing C.P.A. firm that strive to provide a working environment which allows our clients and team members to maximize their business and professional potential. We have a wide range of clients in a variety of industries which will provide the team member with a variety of interesting assignments. Our team members are rewarded on several levels for their hard work, determination and drive to excel. We feel it is the firm’s responsibility to provide our team members with the experiences necessary to give them the tools required to complete their career goals and aspirations.

Williams & Partners is looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who is committed to a career in taxation to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Preparing and reviewing Corporate Tax Returns in accordance with Firm standards for Canadian-based corporations, Canadian subsidiaries of foreign-based corporations, and Canadian-based corporations with operations in foreign jurisdictions
  • Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns, terminal returns, estate returns and trust returns along with various information returns
  • Researching and interpreting tax issues, preparing memorandums, client letters and assisting in the development of opinion on various tax issues
  • Preparing tax provision and accruals in accordance with applicable accounting standards
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of tax and estate planning strategies
  • Liaising with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals
  • Keeping Partners, Managers and other team members informed, on an ongoing basis, of progress and significant issues; and other ad-hoc duties as required
  • Other related duties as assigned

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge:

  • CPA designation or enrolled in CPA program
  • Completion of Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of 3 year of experience in a similar role within public accounting
  • Excellent verbal and written skills with acute attention to detail
  • Analytical, organized and strong time-management skills
  • Able to work under pressure and multitask, while maintaining a high level of accuracy

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all interested parties. We are pleased to accommodate individual needs of job applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.