Junior Tax Accountant

About This Opportunity

We are representing a fully remote Canadian accounting firm that serves over 300 small and mid-sized businesses across the country. Our client specializes in cloud-based accounting and tax services for clients in the $1M to $10M revenue range, including professional services, technology companies, agencies, e-commerce, and non-profits.

This Junior Tax Accountant role is ideal for an experienced tax professional with at least 2 years of Canadian tax preparation experience who is comfortable working directly with clients in a remote environment. You'll focus on gathering client information and preparing personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns, with ongoing training and support to develop your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Communicate directly with clients to collect information and documents needed for tax return preparation and provide status updates throughout the process
• Prepare Canadian personal and corporate tax returns using established templates and processes
• Prepare tax slips, election forms, compilation engagement reports, and related documentation
• Apply appropriate credits, adjustments, and deductions to minimize client tax liabilities
• Assist the Tax Manager with research of simple to moderate complexity and explain tax issues to clients
• Support CRA reviews and audits by compiling required information and documentation
• Stay current on tax code changes and accounting principles to ensure accurate filings
• Prepare tax-related manual journal entries for financial statements

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience preparing Canadian tax returns
• Proficiency in English
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, paperless environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking skills
• Client-focused approach with excellent communication abilities
• Willingness to learn and be coached
• Ability to work overtime during peak tax season as needed
• Must pass criminal background check and employment verification

Preferred:

• Post-secondary education in accounting or related field
• Experience with cloud-based accounting and tax software
• Bookkeeping experience
• French language skills

Note: A CPA designation is not required, nor is enrolment in the CPA program.

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and confirm your qualifications. We will then submit qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the employer directly, as all applications must be processed through our talent team.

Pay

Pay via Get A Job.ai: $60,000 - $65,000 CAD per year

Benefits include:

• 5 personal days + 10 vacation days + 1 week during December holiday season
• 100% employer-paid health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, EAP)
• Flexible health spending account
• Group RRSP
• 100% employer-paid equipment (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse)
• 100% employer-paid virtual ergonomic assessment of home office
• Flexible work schedule

Employment Type: Full-time, fully remote within Canada

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity recruiter. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to building diverse and inclusive teams for our client partners.