Senior Accountant, Cross-Border Tax

Job summary

Prepare Canadian and U.S. personal and corporate tax returns, financial statements, and year-end engagements, and assist with tax planning and cross-border advisory work. Manage client relationships and engagement deadlines while mentoring junior team members.

Job details

More than a job. A career built on expertise, relationships, and growth. At Hutcheson & Co., we've been helping businesses, families, trusts, and individuals navigate complex accounting and tax matters for nearly 40 years. From local entrepreneurs to clients with Canadian and U.S. tax obligations, we deliver practical advice through a team of experienced and dedicated professionals. We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join a firm that values professional development, flexibility, collaboration, and exceptional client service. Why Join Hutcheson & Co.? You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of accounting and tax engagements, including: Corporate and personal taxation Financial statement engagements Trust and estate compliance Tax planning Cross-border Canadian and U.S. tax matters Owner-managed businesses, corporate groups, and family enterprises This is an opportunity to work on interesting and challenging files, develop specialized expertise in cross-border taxation, and continue growing your technical and professional skills alongside experienced colleagues. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and opportunities for increasing responsibility. We also support flexible scheduling and a collaborative team environment where people genuinely enjoy working together. The Opportunity As a Senior Accountant, you'll work directly with clients, managers, and partners while contributing to a broad range of accounting, tax, and advisory engagements. Key Responsibilities Prepare Canadian and U.S. personal tax returns Prepare corporate tax returns, financial statements and year-end engagements Assist with tax planning and advisory projects Support Canadian and U.S. cross-border tax engagements Manage client relationships and engagement deadlines Mentor and support junior team members What You'll Bring CPA designation or soon to be designated Public practice experience Strong accounting and tax knowledge Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Commitment to quality client service A collaborative approach and desire to continue learning Why Professionals Choose Hutcheson & Co. Because they want more than a job. They want meaningful work, interesting clients, opportunities to grow, flexibility when they need it, and a team that values both professional excellence and personal success. Position Details Location: Victoria, BC Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday with flexible start and end times Compensation: $65,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications Benefits RRSP matching program (after waiting period) Extended health and dental benefits CPA dues reimbursement Professional development and training support Flexible scheduling options Career advancement opportunities Team social events and firm activities Ready to Join Our Team? If you're looking for a firm where you can continue to learn, take on meaningful work, and build a rewarding long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

Prepare Canadian and U.S. personal and corporate tax returns, financial statements, and year-end engagements, and assist with tax planning and cross-border advisory work. Manage client relationships and engagement deadlines while mentoring junior team members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA designation or be close to obtaining one, and have public practice experience with strong accounting and tax knowledge. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, a commitment to quality client service, and a collaborative approach to continued learning are expected.

Benefits

• RRSP Matching • Extended Health Benefits • Dental Benefits • CPA Dues Reimbursement • Professional Development and Training Support • Flexible Scheduling • Career Advancement Opportunities • Team Social Events

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Canadian Personal Tax Preparation
• U.S. Personal Tax Preparation
• Corporate Tax Preparation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Year-End Engagements
• Tax Planning
• Cross-Border Taxation
• Client Relationship Management
• Engagement Deadline Management
• Mentoring
• Accounting
• Tax Advisory
• Communication
• Client Service
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting