Senior Accountant Agricultural Taxation

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Associate, Agriculture Taxation, you will be a key part of our Tax Team, working closely with Managers and Partners to support agricultural clients, including owner-managed farms, cooperatives, and agricultural businesses. Your primary focus will be on preparing and reviewing tax filings, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial tax regulations, and identifying potential tax-saving opportunities for our clients in the agriculture sector.

You are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a strong understanding of taxation and a passion for working with agricultural businesses. You excel in tax compliance, problem-solving, and technical research, and you enjoy working in a team-based environment where mentorship and collaboration are encouraged.

Your Scope:

• Prepare and review Canadian personal and corporate tax returns for individuals and businesses in the agriculture sector, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial tax laws.
• Assist in tax planning strategies for agricultural clients, including succession planning, intergenerational farm transfers, and capital gains exemptions for farmers.
• Identify tax issues and opportunities related to farm operations, agribusiness structures, and specialized agricultural tax programs.
• Prepare GST/HST filings and compliance documents specific to the agricultural industry, considering unique factors such as farm loss treatments and input tax credits.
• Conduct technical tax research to provide support on tax planning opportunities, government programs, and incentives related to farming and agribusiness.
• Support managers and partners on tax engagements by gathering financial data, analyzing client records, and assisting in preparing recommendations for tax-efficient strategies.
• Collaborate with the Assurance team to ensure tax compliance for agricultural clients undergoing reviews or audits.
• Maintain client relationships by responding to tax inquiries, providing clear explanations of tax positions, and ensuring timely communication on deliverables.
• Assist with the training and mentorship of junior team members by reviewing tax returns, providing feedback, and supporting their development in tax compliance and agricultural taxation.

Your Qualifications:

• CPA designation, or soon to be designated (successfully wrote the CFE), would be an asset
• 2-4 years of experience in Canadian tax compliance and preparation within a public practice firm.
• Experience in agriculture taxation or a strong interest in working with agricultural businesses.
• Knowledge and experience working in accounting software such as CaseWare, Tax Prep, QuickBooks, and Simply Accounting would be an asset
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel would be an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, capable of multitasking various tasks, projects, and strategic improvement initiatives
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and embodying our core values

Your Perks:

• A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
• Three weeks’ vacation (starting base)
• Ten wellness days
• 100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
• Health spending account
• On-site fitness center
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• A flexible and remote working model
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm

First Nations Acknowledgment

As this role is based in Edmonton, Alberta, KRP wishes to recognize that we are on the traditional lands known as Treaty 6 Territory, and that the City of Edmonton and all its inhabitants are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene, Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe.

Equal Opportunities

KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

We Seek High Performers Who:

• Embody our core values
• Have a thirst for knowledge
• Are intrinsically motivated
• Desire to learn new skills
• Treat others with respect
• Want to work with the best

Our Culture:

KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common — a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.

You'll be immersed in a cooperative company culture that values diligent work, accomplishing tasks, and relishing group socials throughout the year. You'll enjoy flexibility in your work location, schedule, vacation time, and attire. While we expect dedication, we also appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Our Values:

Accountability

• We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Advancement

• We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.

Empathy

• We show care and concern for others.

Intention

• We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.

Openness

• We communicate openly and honestly.

Uniqueness

• We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.

We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.

Join us today.