Tax Specialist, Tax Preparation Services – 2 Month Contract
How does the role impact the organization?
This role is primarily responsible for the review of Personal (T1) and/or Trust (T3) tax returns of Raymond James clients. We are currently seeking seasonal Tax Specialists to provide support during periods of high volume for a duration of 1–2 months in March and April.
What Will Your Role Be Responsible For
Reviewing personal tax returns for Raymond James investment clients in a timely and accurate manner
Reviewing information gathered from clients, CRA online portal and internal reports
Reviewing electronic working paper files of all tax documentation used to support the tax return, prior to filing
Providing review notes to tax return preparers and ensuring outstanding issues are resolved prior to filing
Corresponding with clients or Financial Advisors/Agents to discuss outstanding information
Handling and responding to email enquiries related to tax returns
What do we expect from you?
To qualify for this opportunity you possess:
Minimum 3 years of public accounting firm experience, with at least 2 years working in Canadian taxation
Canadian CPA designation
Experience in reviewing Canadian Personal (T1) tax returns and Canadian Trust (T3) tax returns
Proficiency with CCH TaxPrep, CRA online portal, MS Office and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work within deadlines in a high-volume and demanding environment while maintaining a high level of service and meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated email,
videoconferencing and telephone etiquette and relationship‑management skills
We encourage our associates at all levels to:
Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
Salary Range: $22–25 per hour
Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, internal equity, and other job requirements.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Raymond James – we honor, value, respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our associates. When associates bring their best authentic self, our organization, clients and communities thrive; it is part of our people-first culture. The Company is an equal‑prospect employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
To request accommodations, candidates should contact Human Resources via email at
[email protected] .
We may use automated or AI-enabled tools to support parts of our recruitment and screening process. These tools help us review applications efficiently, but they do not replace human decision‑making.
Job
Operations
Primary Location
CA-BC-Vancouver-Vancouver
Organization
Operations
Schedule
Part‑time
Status
Temporary Part‑Time
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📌 Associate, Tax Preparation Services - 2 Month Contract (British Columbia)
🏢 Raymond James
📍 British Columbia