Senior Tax Associates

Job summary

The Senior Tax Associate will perform tax research, prepare complex corporate and personal tax returns, and assist with tax advisory and planning services. They will also communicate with the CRA and participate in technical discussions within the tax group.

Job details

Senior Tax Associates Full-time Hybrid Salary - $85K to 95K per annum Stern Cohen LLP is an award-winning public accounting firm located in Midtown Toronto at Yonge and St. Clair. For 63 years, we’ve helped businesses, professionals and organizations succeed through practical accounting, tax and advisory services. Our approach combines deep expertise, responsive service and modern technology. The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our tax specialist team. The Senior Tax Associate will work directly with a Tax Manager and two Tax Partners. The firm’s Tax Department provides tax advisory and tax planning services, handles complex tax filings (e.g. non-resident filings), and supports the rest of the firm. Unlike other firms, our Tax Department is not responsible for the tax filings of the entire firm. We are an advisory and tax planning-driven tax department. We are seeking a candidate who aspires to a career in tax and is eager to grow with the firm. An ideal candidate may have recently completed their Canadian CPA at a small to midsize accounting firm and is looking to move into a dedicated tax role. We will support and encourage the candidate to enroll in the CPA in-depth tax program. Responsibilities Performing preliminary research into income tax and indirect tax issues; Preparing and analyzing corporate, personal, partnership, and trust income tax returns, including complex and specialty filings such as deceased returns, multi-jurisdictional filings, non-resident filings, and related disclosures; Completing a variety of specialty tax forms (e.g., T2057, T2054, T2062); Preparing clear, well supported working papers to accompany tax filings and analysis; Communicating with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of our clients and assisting with audit support and information requests; Preparing objections, taxpayer relief request, and voluntary disclosure submissions; Identifying potential tax issues and planning opportunities during file preparation and review; Assisting with year-end tax planning analysis; and Participating in weekly tax group meetings and contributing to ongoing technical discussions. Skills and Experience Possess a recently acquired Canadian accounting designation (CPA) Enrollment in, or willingness to enroll in, the CPA In-depth tax program Experience with owner-managed businesses is considered an asset Have a keen interest and desire to work in Canadian personal and corporate tax Familiarity with Canadian tax legislation, CRA administrative policies, and current tax developments is considered an asset Experience using TaxPrep (Personal, Corporate, Trust, and Forms) is desirable Demonstrate well-developed analytical and research skills, together with attention to detail Be committed to providing exceptional client service Ability to handle multiple assignments, work independently and as part of a team within deadline-drive compliance cycles Superior communication and interpersonal skills (both verbal and written) Well-organized, able to balance competing demands, and demonstrate strong ownership of assigned work Strong documentation and file management skills with the ability to maintain organized, well supported working papers Professional self-confidence and proactive approach to problem solving Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen Stern Cohen offers a rewarding career with a modern firm. We encourage you to learn more about what makes us unique on our website, LinkedIn and our Careers page where you can read team member reviews. We offer: • Flex hours and a real commitment to work-life balance • Fridays off with pay in July and August • 2 additional paid days during the winter holidays • 8 personal days in addition to vacation time • 2:00 p.m. closure on Fridays before every long weekend\ • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, and educational assistance • Professional development training, coaching, and support • Advancement opportunities due to firm growth • “Dress for your day” flexibility • A modern cloud-based work environment using tools including Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Teams To Apply Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those whose qualifications closely match the role's requirements will be contacted. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, but humans make final decisions and judgments. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Applicants selected for further consideration are encouraged to advise if accommodation is required.

What you’ll do

The Senior Tax Associate will perform tax research, prepare complex corporate and personal tax returns, and assist with tax advisory and planning services. They will also communicate with the CRA and participate in technical discussions within the tax group.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Canadian CPA designation and have a strong interest in Canadian tax legislation. Experience with owner-managed businesses and proficiency in TaxPrep are considered significant assets.

Benefits

• Flex hours • Work-life balance • Paid summer Fridays • Paid winter holidays • Personal days • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Accident insurance • Educational assistance • Professional development training • Coaching

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Canadian CPA
• Tax advisory
• Tax planning
• Corporate tax
• Personal tax
• Trust income tax
• TaxPrep
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• File management
• Audit support
• CRA compliance
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Public Accounting
• Microsoft 365
• Tax Management
• Zoom (Video Conferencing Tool)
• Planning
• Research
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Corporate Tax
• Communication
• Income Tax
• File Management
• Indirect Tax
• Interpersonal Communications
• IRS Tax Forms
• Problem Solving
• Coaching
• Tax Preparation
• Tax Planning
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Tax Associate
• Tax Specialist
• Accountants
• Tax Preparers