Accounting Technician

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn’t mean we’re only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people’s lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

As a Tax Technician, you will be a vital member of the Tax Team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Estates and Trusts. You will collaborate across departments to support the preparation and completion of a high volume of tax filings and related work for the firm and its clients.

A key focus of this role will be supporting personal tax engagements, providing exposure to complex and specialized tax areas. This is a strong opportunity for someone interested in developing technical expertise in personal tax as well as estates, trusts, and succession related matters.

Your Scope

- Prepare a variety of tax filings, with a significant focus on:
- Personal tax returns (T1’s), including terminal returns
- RRSP over-contribution forms
- TFSA over-contribution forms
- Trust returns (T3’s) and estate-related filings
- Select corporate returns (T2’s) and related filings (e.g.,



capital dividend account elections)

- Respond to CRA reviews and correspondence
- Assist in preparing written submissions, including requests for relief or objections to CRA assessments
- Manage and administer a significant volume of tasks, ensuring all work is accurately completed, filed, and tracked efficiently
- Maintain strong organization across multiple files and deadlines, particularly during peak tax season
- Support team members by answering questions and referencing previous filings
- Correspond directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., brokers, lawyers) on general tax matters
- Review CRA notices and assist with general tax research
- Participate in weekly tax update meetings and contribute to team and client projects
- Support farm clients by preparing farm program filings and personal farm tax returns, while developing general industry knowledge

Your Qualifications

- Master’s degree in taxation
- Completion or enrolled in TEP – Trusts and Estates Program
- 5 years of experience, within a public practice accounting firm
- 3-5 years of experience within tax, estate, or trust experience is an asset
- Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
- Experience with accounting software such as TaxPrep, CaseWare, QuickBooks, or Simply Accounting is an asset
- Strong numerical aptitude and comfort working with financial information
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work under pressure
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and manage multiple priorities
- Comfort working in a challenging environment with competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders




- A strong commitment to continuous learning, including formal training, courses, and independent study
- Interest in developing specialized knowledge in estate and trust taxation

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
- Time management
- Adaptability

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability perks
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid

Long term benefits

- Maternity and parental perks

Other benefits

- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program

Our Values:

Accountability

- We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Advancement

- We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.

Empathy

- We show care and concern for others.

Intention

- We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.

Openness

- We communicate openly and honestly.

Uniqueness

- We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.

We don’t want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.

Join us today.

Hourly range: $37.50 – 38.46

Hours per Week: 37.5

Contact information:

- Phone: (phone hidden)
- Email: [email protected]
- Fax: (phone hidden)
- Mailing Address: 1500 – 9888 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 5C6

English fluency required

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5J 5C6; reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

- Master’s Degree (required)

Experience

- Public Practice: 5 or more years (required)

Location: #1500 – 9888 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6J

Work location: In person

📌 Accounting Technician (Canada)
🏢 KINGSTON ROSS PASNAK
📍 Canada