Accounting Technician

Job summary

The Accounting Technician will prepare a variety of tax filings, including personal, trust, and corporate returns, while managing client correspondence and CRA reviews. They will also support the Tax Team by maintaining accurate records and assisting with specialized tax research and farm program filings.

Job details

Accounting Technician Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential. We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors. We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you! Your Opportunity As a Tax Technician, you will be a vital member of the Tax Team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Estates and Trusts. You will collaborate across departments to support the preparation and completion of a high volume of tax filings and related work for the firm and its clients. A key focus of this role will be supporting personal tax engagements, providing exposure to complex and specialized tax areas. This is a strong opportunity for someone interested in developing technical expertise in personal tax as well as estates, trusts, and succession related matters. Your Scope Prepare a variety of tax filings, with a significant focus on: Personal tax returns (T1’s), including terminal returns RRSP over-contribution forms TFSA over-contribution forms Trust returns (T3’s) and estate-related filings Select corporate returns (T2’s) and related filings (e.g., capital dividend account elections) Respond to CRA reviews and correspondence Assist in preparing written submissions, including requests for relief or objections to CRA assessments Manage and administer a significant volume of tasks, ensuring all work is accurately completed, filed, and tracked efficiently Maintain strong organization across multiple files and deadlines, particularly during peak tax season Support team members by answering questions and referencing previous filings Correspond directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., brokers, lawyers) on general tax matters Review CRA notices and assist with general tax research Participate in weekly tax update meetings and contribute to team and client projects Support farm clients by preparing farm program filings and personal farm tax returns, while developing general industry knowledge Your Qualifications Master’s degree in taxation Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program 5 years of experience, within a public practice accounting firm 3-5 years of experience within tax, estate, or trust experience is an asset Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced) Experience with accounting software such as TaxPrep, CaseWare, QuickBooks, or Simply Accounting is an asset Strong numerical aptitude and comfort working with financial information Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work under pressure High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and manage multiple priorities Comfort working in a challenging environment with competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders A strong commitment to continuous learning, including formal training, courses, and independent study Interest in developing specialized knowledge in estate and trust taxation Personal suitability · Accurate · Client focus · Dependability · Efficient interpersonal skills · Excellent oral communication · Excellent written communication · Flexibility · Judgement · Organized · Reliability · Team player · Time management · Adaptability Benefits Health benefits · Dental plan · Disability benefits · Health care plan · Paramedical services coverage Financial benefits · Bonus · Group insurance benefits · Life insurance · Mileage paid Long term benefits · Maternity and parental benefits Other benefits · Learning/training paid by employer · On-site recreation and activities · Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) · Team building opportunities · Travel insurance · Wellness program Our Values: Accountability · We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments. Advancement · We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients. Empathy · We show care and concern for others. Intention · We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do. Openness · We communicate openly and honestly. Uniqueness · We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity. We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness. Join us today. Hourly range: $37.50 – 38.46 Hours per Week: 37.5 Contact information: Phone: 780.424.3000 Email: careers@krpgroup.com Fax: 780.429.4817 Mailing Address: 1500 – 9888 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 5C6 English fluency required Job Type: Full-time Ability to commute/relocate: · Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Education: · Master’s Degree (required) Experience · Public Practice: 5 or more years (required) Location: #1500 – 9888 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6J Work location: In person

What you’ll do

The Accounting Technician will prepare a variety of tax filings, including personal, trust, and corporate returns, while managing client correspondence and CRA reviews. They will also support the Tax Team by maintaining accurate records and assisting with specialized tax research and farm program filings.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in taxation and at least 5 years of experience within a public practice accounting firm. Strong proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software such as TaxPrep or CaseWare are required, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Paramedical services coverage • Bonus • Group insurance benefits • Life insurance • Mileage paid • Maternity and parental benefits • Learning/training paid by employer • On-site recreation and activities • Paid time off • Team building opportunities • Travel insurance • Wellness program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Tax preparation
• T1 tax returns
• T3 trust returns
• T2 corporate returns
• CRA correspondence
• Financial analysis
• Excel
• TaxPrep
• CaseWare
• QuickBooks
• Simply Accounting
• Numerical aptitude
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Communication

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Administrative