Senior Tax Accountant

Your role: The Senior Tax Accountant plays a key role in delivering tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients. This position assumes ownership of complex engagements, provides technical expertise, mentors junior team members, and works closely with Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality client service. Client service delivery • Prepare and review complex corporate, personal, trust, partnership, charity, and not-for-profit tax returns. • Prepare and review tax elections, rollover transactions, reorganizations, and other specialized tax filings. • Conduct technical tax research and develop practical recommendations for clients and engagement teams. • Assist with the development and implementation of tax planning strategies. • Prepare tax planning memoranda, correspondence, and client presentations. • Review work completed by junior staff and provide meaningful coaching and feedback. • Identify issues, risks, and opportunities and escalate matters appropriately. • Correspond with the Canada Revenue Agency regarding assessments, audits, reviews, objections, and information requests. • Produce accurate, complete, and professional deliverables that meet firm quality standards. Client relationship management • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and their advisors. • Serve as a trusted point of contact for day-to-day client inquiries. • Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional value. • Participate in networking and relationship-building activities. Practice development • Provide day-to-day coaching and technical guidance to junior staff. • Assist with training initiatives, knowledge sharing sessions, and technical presentations. • Demonstrate leadership through accountability, professionalism, and positive influence. • Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. What you bring to the table: • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation or equivalent • Successful completion of the Common Final Evaluation (CFE), at a minimum, writing the CFE within a year. • Interest in completing the In-Depth Tax Course or an equivalent program is an asset. • Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience, including relevant tax experience. • Tax research, HST, or U.S. tax experience is an asset, but not required. • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Copilot, Outlook, Teams), Caseware/Caseview, professional tax preparation and research software. • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Interest in supervising and developing staff • Ability to prioritize and manage deliverables, adhering to time and budget constraints • Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills What's in it for you? Driving your own potential: • Merit-based promotions and uncapped growth opportunities; • Individual performance-based annual bonuses; • Comprehensive benefits package; • Professional development budget; and • Dedicated Coach to support development and career advancement. Enjoying more time away from the office and work-life balance: • Three weeks starting vacation; • Two additional weeks of paid time off during the Summer months; • A flexible work schedule; and • Remote working arrangements. Giving back to the community: • Three paid days off to volunteer; • Local charitable initiatives; and • A commitment to help you achieve your personal goals outside work. Where you'll work: We are currently hiring for our office in Guelph, Ontario. Job type: Permanent, Full-time Salary range: $80,000 - $105,000 per annum.