Tax Preparer Jobs

SGCPA is a tax, bookkeeping and accounting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We work within the rules to make the rules work for our clients. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently add to our clients’ bottom lines.

As a member of SGCPA’s dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the personal and business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, IPOs and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.

About the Position

As the Tax Specialist, you will work at a variety of levels and in a variety of industries such as real estate, high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses and more.

You will be required to complete the necessary forms for clients or for the businesses in which they work while ensuring compliance and advising executive leadership/clients on best practices and emerging issues related to tax.

Responsibilities

• This is a hybrid role. Must work in the office minimum 1 day per week
• Preparing various election forms and submit them to CRA.
• Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns along with other tax information forms.
• Complete bookkeeping for clients and generate financial reports.
• Prepare compilation engagement reports.
• Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare HST returns and file with CRA.
• Researching tax issues and documenting this research in tax memos or client letters
• Work with clients to review shareholder accounts/financial statements.
• Other tax and accounting duties as assigned
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
• Complete new client onboarding process
• Provide excellent customer service
• Prepare T1, T2 and T3 tax returns.
• Demonstrating an understanding of tax concepts and application of tax knowledge

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of tax experience in a Professional Services firm
• Strong ability to handle multiple tax-related tasks
• Bachelor's degree
• Team player and can work in a dynamic work environment
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Must have QB online, desktop, Case ware and Profile software experience
• Completion of any levels of the CPA in-depth tax courses an asset
• Ability to interpret HST guidelines and legislation as an asset
• Pursuing or has a professional designation (CPA or other comparable certification)