Senior Tax Associate

Job Description

Our Calgary based client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Associate with proven public practice experience to join their growing team. The Senior Tax Associate will be responsible for preparing a diverse portfolio of Canadian tax returns and providing technical guidance on complex tax matters.

This position requires a strong technical foundation in corporate, personal, trust, estate, and partnership taxation, alongside a solid understanding of intercompany transactions, related party rules, and foreign affiliate reporting. If you are looking for a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact client success while fostering your own professional advancement, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Review: Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), partnership (T5013), trust (T3), and estate tax returns.
• Accounting & Assurance: Prepare compilation financial statements, ensuring absolute completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards.
• Technical Analysis: Analyze and apply complex tax rules regarding associated corporations and related party transactions.
• International & Intercompany Tax: Manage intercompany reporting for clients with foreign subsidiaries, including detailed reconciliation and foreign affiliate compliance.
• Tax Advisory: Proactively identify tax planning opportunities and formulate strategic recommendations for clients.
• CRA Representation: Assist with CRA audit support, including drafting technical responses and directly liaising with the CRA.
• Quality & Standards: Complete all required internal checklists and documentation in strict accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
• Knowledge Leadership: Ensure ongoing compliance with current tax legislation and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving tax laws.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Designation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Canadian CPA designation is highly preferred.
• Public Practice Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of recent experience within a Canadian public accounting firm environment.
• Technical Breadth: Demonstrated proficiency in preparing complex tax returns across multiple diverse entity types.
• Accounting Depth: Strong accounting background with a robust understanding of Canadian tax law. Hands-on knowledge of foreign affiliate rules is considered a strong asset.
• Technology Proficiency: High proficiency using industry software such as CaseWare, Taxprep, and QuickBooks.
• Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary for effective client interaction and internal team collaboration.

Why This Position?

• Compensation: Competitive base salary paired with performance-based incentives.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing support for professional development, continuing education, and specialized tax training.
• Firm Culture: A supportive, highly collaborative, and flexible firm culture that values work-life balance.
• Career Path: Clear and structured opportunities for upward advancement within the firm.