Pay Rate: $33 Location: Toronto ON Job Type: Contract Our client, a top banking client in Canada is looking to hire a

Intermediate

Tax Accountant x 2 positions

for their team with a contract for

12 Months

with potential extension or conversion to Permanent. This role is Hybrid i.e. 2 days in Downtown Toronto Office.

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5 Hours/week, 9-5 Monday to Friday 37.5 hours/week. Flexible working hours as long as within core hours. Usually 9-5 EST. Potential for OT? March & April OT is expected (10 hours of OT per week).

Job Description: How You'll Succeed

Obtain information (from clients, internal and external sources) required to prepare and file income tax returns. Performs calculations, completes required schedules and organizes the information for complex returns.

Accurately prepares, personal, Estate and trust income tax returns and schedules. Identifies post-mortem and other tax planning opportunities. Acts as a technical tax resource to the ETA Team

Review assessment notices and prepares adjustment requests, objection notices and Clearance Certificate requests for filing. Corresponds with the CRA to ensure any requests for information are provided.

Maintain service standards for quality, responsiveness and timeliness.

Liaise with Internal Trust staff, outside tax professionals, and clients to ensure that: income tax filing requirements for more complex returns are met on a timely basis; taxation issues are explained and resolved; and,



tax strategies are implemented effectively.

Participate in Special Projects as assigned.

Ability to manage and train junior staff

Review complex tax returns such as GRE's and terminal T1 returns, rights or things

Ability to take ownership of assigned projects with limited supervision

Must Have Requirement

3+ years of experience in an Accounting or tax related role.

Familiar with graduated rate estates

Post-secondary degree in accounting or equivalent

Experience with preparation of T1

Experience with preparation of T1 terminal (final)

Experience with preparation of T3 trusts and estate returns

Tax prep software experience

Nice to Have

CPA preferred or working towards

Soft Skills

Takes initiative, someone who's prepared and has done their research for the interview.

Strong attention to details

Excellent computer skills and ability to work paperless

Excellent tax research and analytical skills

Ability to co-ordinate multiple activities simultaneously with time management components and influence the delivery of responses from various parties

Well-developed communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with clients, professionals and small groups.

Exceptional writing skills sufficient to prepare various communications containing detailed descriptions, explanations and specialized Estates & Trusts terminology

Able to make decisions *Strong requirement

Team-oriented mindset

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