Tax Accountant

Job summary

Manage client relationships and complex personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax matters, including preparing and reviewing returns, elections, and other compliance filings. Conduct technical research, develop tax planning strategies, communicate with tax authorities and professional advisers, and support the tax team and audit department.

Job details

Tax Accountant Buchanan Barry LLP – Calgary, Alberta We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our team! Are you ready for a workplace that values your whole self—where your personal well-being is just as important as your career growth? At Buchanan Barry LLP, we believe you can thrive in public accounting without sacrificing your well-being. We're a mid-sized, people-first firm with a fresh perspective—proving that meaningful work and a balanced life can coexist. Who We Are For over 65 years, Buchanan Barry has been helping clients grow while ensuring our team members grow too. We’re proud to offer an inclusive, supportive, and down-to-earth workplace where individuals are valued, voices are heard, and flexibility is more than a buzzword. Whether you're cycling to work or caring for family, we respect your time both in and out of the office. Why Buchanan Barry? We don’t just talk culture—we live it. Here’s what sets us apart: Paid Overtime – Your time is valuable. We recognize it. Flexible Scheduling – Be available during CORE hours, but plan your day how it works for you. Health & Well-Being – We support active lifestyles and balanced lives. Continuous Learning – Ongoing training and mentorship to help you advance at your pace. Who You Are You’re a thoughtful, motivated tax professional who brings both heart and skill to your work. You thrive on variety, care about your clients, and want to make an impact—without burning out. The core skills and responsibilities of this position are: Liaise with clients and their other advisers, and manage those relationships; Manage clients' high level personal and corporate tax and GST matters; Prepare complex tax returns, election forms and other compliance; Perform technical research, develop planning strategies and make appropriate recommendations to support deliverables; Prepare detailed planning and associated research; Prepare detailed correspondence with tax authorities and other professionals, and manage those relationships; Review complex corporate, trust, personal and partnership income tax returns; Work closely with Tax Partner on tax planning for our clients; Stay current with changes to tax legislation and facilitate development of tax team; Assist the Audit and Assurance department with complex tax compliance matters as required; and Identify marketing opportunities within existing internal and external networks. Although concentration of work type varies over the year (i.e., more compliance in March and April), you can expect a work breakdown approximately as follows: Tax planning – 25% Complex tax compliance – 55% Tax Controversy, including Voluntary Disclosures and Audits – 15% Other – 5% What You Bring: Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant designation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to work independently with minimum supervision; Strong financial, analytical and project management skills; Strong work ethic; Possesses entrepreneurial spirit and a team player attitude. Ready to Explore What’s Next? Let’s connect. Send your resume and a short note to Jessica Gray at HR@buchananbarry.ca and tell us why you’re excited to work with us. We value every applicant’s time and interest. While only those selected for interviews will be contacted, we appreciate your consideration.

What you’ll do

Manage client relationships and complex personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax matters, including preparing and reviewing returns, elections, and other compliance filings. Conduct technical research, develop tax planning strategies, communicate with tax authorities and professional advisers, and support the tax team and audit department.

Requirements

A Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant designation is required, along with strong communication, interpersonal, financial, analytical, and project management skills. The candidate should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and bring a strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and collaborative attitude.

Benefits

• Paid Overtime
• Flexible Scheduling
• Health And Well-Being Support
• Ongoing Training And Mentorship

Listed skills

• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Tax Planning
• Complex Tax Compliance
• Personal Tax
• Corporate Tax
• GST
• Tax Return Preparation
• Tax Research
• Tax Strategy Development
• Tax Controversy
• Voluntary Disclosures
• Tax Audits
• Client Relationship Management
• Communication
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• CPA Designation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting

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