Senior Tax Associate

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: Bachelors 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.