Tax Specialist
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Job Summary
BISHOP & COMPANY has been committed to client service success for 40 years. Founded by retired partner Raymond Bishop in 1982 the Firm is now led by partners Greg Miller Jocelyne Dumaresq and Justin Strong. With a staff compliment of 20 people the Firm provides a wide range of professional services in the areas of audit and assurance taxation business information technology succession estate planning business advisory and risk management.
Bishop & Company is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous/Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQI Persons.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO JOIN OUR DIVERSE TEAM AS A TAX SPECIALIST. In this role you will work with our clients and colleagues to deliver customized tax planning strategies for our clients.
Responsibilities:
Prepare corporate reorganizations to assist with client needs and tax planning
Prepare succession planning for corporate clients while ensuring their priorities are being heard and make the best plan for their needs
Perform technical research and documentation for individual cases and client questions
Supervise junior staff with completing various tax fillings
Assist with any tax audits reviews assessments voluntary disclosures and notices of objections
Review legal documents such as articles of incorporation purchase agreements and amalgamation agreements and discuss items of concern with partners and clients
Reviewing and managing complex personal income tax returns
Mentor and manage staff
Technology and process development and improvement; contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
Assist with complex matters for year-end engagement annual tax compliance as well as review of complex corporate tax returns
Review and manage Trust Tax Returns
Skills and Experience:
CPA designation or similar relevant designation such as legal degree
Completion of the CICA In-Depth Tax Course
Experience in the agricultural sector or a desire to work with clients in this sector would be considered an asset
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in Canadian Tax focusing on owner-managed business
Experience with tax planning and execution for owner-managed business client solution development client communications monitoring and meeting tax deadlines maintaining documentation and management of client expectations
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills
Willingness to take on tasks outside of the normal scope of work when needed in order to deliver on committed results
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Able to provide client advice with a high degree of confidence and accurately respond to challenging questions
Able to deeply understand clients businesses and maintain strong relationships
Eager to assist clients in developing and implementing tax planning strategies
Strong time management abilities self-motivated and able to work independently
Working Conditions:
The tax specialist working hours are flexible and negotiable
Overtime may be required throughout the year based on client deadlines and other project-related work
Local travel to client sites is required as needed as is travel within the Maritimes with overnight stays for conferences / professional development
Our Values:
EXCELLENCE
We strive for excellence in ourselves and for our clients. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards in both our work and our conduct. We consistently work to exceed our clients expectations by guiding them to unique solutions customized to their needs and delivering them in a timely fashion.
CLIENT FOCUSED & RESULTS-ORIENTED
We are focused on achieving agreed-upon end goals in the right way and in the right time. We live up to our commitments on quality deadlines and deliverables for our clients. We take pride in actively engaging with our clients anticipating their needs and being there when they need us.
COMMUNITY & CHARITY We are actively involved in our community promoting and recognizing our clients whenever possible. We proactively search out opportunities to contribute and impact our community both individually and as a Firm. We seek to support and give back to our community on an ongoing basis.
Required Experience:
IC
