Primary responsibilities:

• Reviewing and preparing corporate, trust and partnership tax returns.
• Reviewing and preparing Notice to Reader financial statements.
• Assisting and supervising other staff with preparation of personal and corporate tax files.
• Assisting and supervising bookkeeping duties within the office.
• Reviewing individual Canadian Tax Returns.
• Resolving notices and corresponding with the CRA.
• Meet with clients to discuss year-end financial statements and tax returns.
• Provide basic tax consultations and advise.
• Conducting research on tax law and cases as required.

A successful candidate will have:

• Sound computer and application abilities.
• Experience of three years in public practice.
• Experience using CaseWare, a tax preparation software, Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks, and Windows products.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• Preparation of Canadian personal tax returns, minimum of two years experience within the last four years.
• Business communications – telephone and correspondence, filing, ordering of office supplies, and running of errands.
• Some payroll and bookkeeping.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft and Word. Familiarity with Simply Accounting and CaseWare a bonus.