Senior Accountant - Canadian Tax

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If you are looking to progress your career, look no further than Baker Tilly WM LLP.

Baker Tilly WM LLP is a leading midsize accounting and advisory firm based in Vancouver and Toronto. We provide value-added audit, tax, and advisory solutions that support local businesses. We offer a full complement of professional services across every major industry sector, serving a broad range of clients, including large, publicly traded companies, emerging businesses, and owner-managed businesses.

Outside our two offices, we also draw on the specialty services provided by partners from across the Baker Tilly Canada network and globally through our affiliation with Baker Tilly International.

At Baker Tilly WM, we foster a meaningful career and the opportunity to influence tomorrow for your clients, your profession, and your community. Our professionals are encouraged to be true to their values and ambitions, alongside our shared commitment to building great relationships, great conversations, and great futures.

We are currently seeking a Canadian Tax Senior Accountant to join our tax practice in Vancouver! This versatile role will involve working directly with a number of our staff and clients. We are looking for an individual who is committed to a career in taxation and has the desire to take a lead role in managing tax engagements and contributing both to the growth of the firm and our clients.

Our tax practice offers the opportunity to work in a range of tax and succession planning areas including estate & trust compliance, personal and corporate tax planning, purchase and sale of private businesses, estate planning, and cross-border investment and compliance. We are interested in meeting candidates with experience in any of these areas.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and review (where applicable) Canadian individual and corporate tax returns
• Verify tax assessments
• Perform technical research and document tax plan recommendations
• Correspond with clients, other advisors, and tax authorities
• Coordinate and manage client accounts
• Assist managers and partners with tax initiatives, including but not limited to developing and implementing tax planning strategies for clients
• Understand, analyze, and research tax queries for clients, partners, senior managers, and managers
• Collaborate with and support team members in providing exceptional client service
• Provide leadership and direction to junior team members to ensure completion of filings by designated deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

A successful candidate will have:

• CPA, CA or working towards a CPA designation; completion of UFE/CFE
• Commitment to pursue the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course
• Minimum of three years of Canadian tax experience
• Experience working in a public practice accounting firm is an asset
• Ability to provide exceptional client service
• Adept organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive total compensation package including extended health care, dental, and group life insurance benefits
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• Vacation (3 weeks/year)
• Continuing Professional Development courses are provided to maintain your designation as well as numerous informal training and development opportunities. The Firm will also reimburse you for approved professional development fees and membership dues.
• An open-door culture promoting interaction with all staff levels, including partners
• A fully-stocked kitchen with breakfast foods, healthy snacks, and treats during tax season, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year
• A smart casual dress code (client/day specific)
• Client referral, employee referral, and vehicle purchase incentives
• Many entertaining social events throughout the year

Salary range: $60,000 - $85,000 per annum
Please note that the range detailed above reflects the base pay only and does not include the benefits that we offer.

Please note: If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly via email. All virtual interviews will be conducted exclusively on Microsoft Teams. We will never request additional personal information such as bank details or other sensitive data.

Baker Tilly WM LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly WM LLP is dedicated to fostering, supporting, and celebrating a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout our recruitment and selection process.