Senior Tax Accountant / CPA

Location: Spruce Grove, AB
Position: Permanent, Part-Time (Off-Season) / Full-Time (Tax Season)

About Us

Liberty Tax Spruce Grove is one of Canada's highest-volume Liberty Tax offices, preparing a top 3 personal tax return count among the Franchise in Canada, along with a growing number of corporate tax returns. We pride ourselves on providing accurate advice, exceptional client service, and fostering a collaborative, team-oriented workplace.

We're looking for an experienced tax professional who wants more than just another accounting job. This is an opportunity to become a key member of our leadership team and play an important role in the future growth of the firm.

Position Overview

This position combines corporate tax preparation, personal tax review, client service and technical leadership.

During the off-season, the primary focus will be preparing corporate tax returns, assisting with tax planning, reviewing files and guiding juniors, improving internal processes and helping develop our team.

During tax season, you'll work alongside our management team reviewing personal tax returns, preparing more complex personal and corporate returns, answering client's technical questions, and supporting junior preparers.

Responsibilities

- Prepare corporate income tax returns (T2) for a variety of owner-managed businesses.
- Prepare and review complex personal income tax returns (T1).
- Review personal tax returns prepared by junior staff.
- Assist with tax planning and client consultations.
- Research and resolve technical tax issues.
- Mentor and support junior preparers.
- Help improve internal processes and workflow.
- Work closely with the owner and senior management team to maintain a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

Preferred

- CPA designation (or working toward CPA).




- Experience preparing corporate income tax returns (T2).

We will also consider applicants who:

- Have significant practical experience preparing T2 returns but do not hold a CPA designation.
- Have robust Canadian personal tax knowledge.
- Enjoy mentoring others and working with clients.
- Are organized, detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Schedule

May through December

- 3 days per week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays with felxible days off).

January

- 4 days per week (Fridays off).

February through April

- Full-time availability (minimum 5 days per week required)
- Additional hours available during peak tax season.

Compensation

- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible off-season schedule.
- Opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment with significant autonomy.
- Long-term leadership growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tax but is looking for a long-term opportunity in a growing practice rather than a traditional public accounting environment.

We're looking for someone who wants to become an integral part of the business, build strong client relationships and help shape the future of the firm.

Pay: $30.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Spruce Grove, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Describe your T2 preparation process in a few sentences
- How many Canadian T2 corporate income tax returns do you personally prepare from start to finish in a year?
- Have you reviewed personal income tax returns prepared by other staff? (Regularly / Occasionally / No)
- Which Canadian tax preparation software have you used professionally?
- Can you commit to 3 days per week from May–January and full-time (minimum 5+ days/week) from February–April? (Yes/No)

Work Location: In person

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