Senior Tax Specialist Accountant

Job Title: Senior Tax Specialist Accountant
Job ID: 63557
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

Overview:
Our client is a vibrant team of Chartered Professional Accountants with eight markets across Northern and Western Canada. They believe strong relationships are the cornerstone to success and strive to create innovative solutions for their clients. Our mid-size CA firm client is excited to grow their team and is currently searching for a Senior Tax Specialist Accountant opportunity in Kelowna. The successful candidate will be a designated accountant or working towards their CPA designation, public practice career-focused individual who is excited to join a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial firm wanting to develop their skills in income taxation. This will be a progressive position with opportunities for professional development and advancement. In-office is required with flexibility.

What you will be doing:

• Preparation of tax files.
• Preparation and review of personal, corporate and trust income tax returns.
• Undertaking tax research with guidance from senior specialists.
• Undertaking tax projects under supervision of senior specialists.
• Liaise with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals.
• Develop strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities.
• Identify and document tax filing positions, including risk analysis.
• Research and analysis of a variety of tax issues.
• Prepare internal and external client correspondence.

What you must have:

• CPA designation, or working towards your designation.
• 2-4 years’ experience in public accounting; Tax experience is an asset.
• Enrolled, or willing to enroll, in the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course.
• Familiarity with CaseWare, Microsoft Office and Tax Prep.
• Ability to interact with clients, co-workers, Managers and Partners.
• Able to prioritize workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Values teamwork, client/customer service, professionalism, quality in detailed work, community involvement, personal and professional growth.

Salary/Rate Range: $60,000 – $73,000

Other Information:
Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Help in developing your personal brand and practice.
• Continuous hands-on mentoring.
• A flexible & positive work environment.
• Paid volunteer programs and volunteer opportunities.