Senior Tax Accountant

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Baker Tilly REO LLP is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our growing team.

At Baker Tilly REO, you will work with a team of dynamic professionals who pride themselves on exceptional client service and a commitment to success. We also appreciate the value of work-life balance for our staff. We offer:

• wellness and fitness incentives,
• flex time,

Baker Tilly REO is an independent member of Baker Tilly Canada. With member firms from coast to coast, we are one of the country's largest associations of Chartered Professional Accounting firms. With an international network, we have a longstanding reputation for value-added accounting, tax, and advisory solutions. We embrace a model of client-focused, partner-led service and believe that quality of life for our high-performance team is important.

A seven partner, locally owned firm with offices in Carleton Place, Cobden, Kemptville, Morrisburg, Pembroke and Winchester, our over 70 staff serve companies at all stages of their development from emerging and owner-managed businesses to large private companies, not-for-profit organizations, professionals, and individuals.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Execution and completion of complex tax returns
• Review of a wide range of personal tax returns and simple corporate tax returns
• Manage tax activities in connection with non-tax (i.e., accounting/audit) files
• Work with Tax Partners and other senior tax staff to:
  • develop and implement tax planning services including research of tax issues and preparation of memoranda, and
  • perform special tax engagements
• Collaborate with peers and senior management on file planning and completion within time constraints
• Preparation and presentation of technical sessions to firm staff
• Provide personal, attentive service to clients to encourage productive working relationships and identify client service opportunities

A successful candidate will have:

• Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum holding a status of CPA-in-waiting
• Intention to enroll and complete the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course and/or Master of Taxation Course
• 3 - 5 years of accounting experience, tax experience considered an asset
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, TaxPrep, and tax research software
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills and creativity to identify problems and potential solutions
• Professional manner, strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to provide value-added service to clients and strong understanding of a client-focused fast paced work environment including related deadlines. Ability to effectively pivot between tasks, prioritize and manage deliverables to meet conflicting deadlines
• A passion for tax work!

Application Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to fostering and supporting a diverse workplace. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.