Tax Accountant

Job summary

The Tax Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. Key duties include preparing financial statements, managing corporate tax filings, and supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Job details

Tax Accountant Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Tax Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing corporate accounting processes, and ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations. This role plays a key part in supporting the company’s financial integrity, contributing to tax planning and reporting, and providing insights that inform strategic decisions. Major Responsibilities Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including general ledger entries, journal entries, and monthly reconciliations. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASPE or IFRS). Perform in-depth variance and trend analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings or performance improvement. Support corporate tax filings, including preparation of working papers for corporate income tax, sales tax (GST/HST/QST). Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial tax laws; monitor legislative changes and support audits or reviews as required. Contribute to tax planning initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency and reduce risk exposure. Assist in preparing and managing the company’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and cash flow projections. Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy. Coordinate with external auditors during year-end audits, including preparation of documentation and audit support. Maintain detailed documentation of accounting procedures and assist in developing standard operating procedures. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial reporting and compliance processes. Perform other duties as assigned by leadership. Requirements & Qualifications CPA designation is Preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a corporate or multi-entity environment. Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS) and corporate taxation principles. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines. High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. Proficiency in English is required; French or Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) is an asset.

What you’ll do

The Tax Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring full compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations. Key duties include preparing financial statements, managing corporate tax filings, and supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required, and a CPA designation is preferred. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience and proficiency in Canadian accounting standards and ERP software.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Corporate Taxation
• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger
• Tax Planning
• ASPE
• IFRS
• Budgeting
• Cash Flow Projections
• Internal Controls
• Variance Analysis
• Audit Coordination
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP Systems
• Financial Statements
• Tax Compliance
• Reconciliations

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Retail