Junior Tax Accountant

Job title:

Junior Tax Accountant

Company

Baker Tilly

Job description

Junior Tax Accountant
Courtice, Ontario, CanadaBaker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is hiring a Junior Tax Accountant.Are you looking to further develop your tax knowledge? Are you someone who appreciates growth within the role? If you are a problem-solver, attentive to detail and want to join an awesome team, this could be the role for you!Why join the Baker Tilly KDN team?With BT KDN, you can find a career that’s uniquely you. Our professionals are encouraged to Be True to their values and ambitions. Our mission is to develop and support great people so they can feel their best, be their best and bring their best. When you join our firm, you can expect:

• Flexible working arrangements once training is complete
• Banked overtime program (say hello to summer Fridays off)
• 3 weeks paid vacation to start moving to 4 weeks once CPA designation is received
• Challenging and varied assignments
• Ongoing training and support for professional development
• Competitive compensation
• Employer paid benefits package including comprehensive health and dental starting from day one
• Enhanced mental health benefits
• Wellness subsidy
• RRSP matching program
• A leadership team committed to your success
• A professional, fun and friendly working environment

What would you be doing?As a Junior Tax Accountant, you will have the opportunity to work with senior team members on a variety of tax files, assisting clients, and provide support to the tax team.The successful candidate will assist in preparing tax returns, conducting research, and providing support for our clients’ tax needs while gaining valuable experience in a professional accounting environment.

• Assisting with the preparation of various Canadian income tax returns (T1, T2, T3) and tax election forms
• Providing assistance to Partners and Managers on tax planning assignments
• Participate in special tax planning engagements
• Assist in identifying tax-saving opportunities and strategies for clients
• Communicate with clients and government agencies to resolve tax-related inquiries or discrepancies
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation of all client tax files and correspondence
• Stay updated on current tax laws, regulations, and industry trends
• Research various tax issues and prepare memoranda/provide accurate and concise summaries
• Liasing with tax authorities on audits, appeals and requests for information
• Assisting with preparing and presenting technical sessions for staff
• Stay updated on current tax laws, regulations, and industry trends

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Completion of Bachelor’s Degree in either Business or Law
• Previous experience in a public accounting firm
• Basic knowledge of Canadian tax laws and regulations
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong research, analytical and problem identifying and solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills with acute attention to detail
• A commitment to learning in a tax environment
• Experience with Caseware and Taxprep considered an asset
• Strong understanding of a client-focused environment
• Sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

About Baker Tilly KDNBaker Tilly KDN LLP (BT KDN) is a full-service accounting firm providing assurance, tax and related business advisory services to a broad range of clientele from our offices in Peterborough, Lindsay, Courtice and Cobourg. With 18 partners and more than 130 employees, BT KDN is the largest locally owned and operated regional accounting firm in Central Ontario. We have strong community roots and believe in providing our clients with high quality, personalized service.In addition to top-notch assurance and tax guidance, BT KDN stands out by providing dynamic value-added expertise in a number of specific areas, including valuation, cybersecurity, data analytics, CFO advisory services and financial planning.*Baker Tilly KDN LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, parental status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other non-merit factors. Baker Tilly KDN 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. Please contact us at smthornton@bakertilly.ca if you require accommodation. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.Baker Tilly KDN LLP is a member of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative, which is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited. All members of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative and Baker Tilly International Limited are separate and independent legal entities.#LI-Onsite

Expected salary

Location

Courtice, ON

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:40:54 GMT

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