JOIN OUR GROWING TEAM AT JKL BOOKKEEPING & TAX INC.

JKL Bookkeeping & Tax Inc. is a cooperative, client-focused firm serving small businesses, self-employed individuals, farmers, and families across southern Manitoba. We are looking for a Personal Tax Preparer to join our team in St. Malo for the upcoming tax season and beyond.

Candidates commuting from Winnipeg, Steinbach, or the surrounding region are welcome to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a full-time, year-round position. During tax season, your focus is personal tax preparation. Outside of tax season, duties shift to include bookkeeping support, administrative tasks, and assistance with corporate tax preparation — keeping you engaged and contributing to the team year-round.

As a Personal Tax Preparer at JKL, you will:

- Prepare and review personal income tax returns (T1) for a range of clients, including self-employed individuals, business owners, rental property holders, and farm operators
- Prepare and review T1 returns involving business income (T2125), rental schedules (T776), and farm income schedules(T2042)
- Review data entry completed by administrative staff prior to senior sign-off
- Respond to CRA requests for information, reassessments, and notices of objection on behalf of clients
- Meet with clients in person, by phone, and via email to gather information, answer questions, and explain their return in plain language
- Support administrative staff by answering technical questions during busy season
- Assist with pre-season prep tasks including document organization, file management, and data entry
- Maintain current knowledge of tax legislation and relevant software
- Handle all client information with strict confidentiality

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are open to candidates at different points in their career, and our compensation reflects that — but this is a role where genuine experience is both expected and rewarded.

Requirements:

- A minimum of 2 full tax seasons preparing T1 returns in a skilled setting (public practice, accounting firm, or tax preparation firm)




- Demonstrated experience preparing T1 returns for self-employed clients, business owners, and/or clients with rental or farm income — not limited to salaried or simple returns
- Working knowledge of Canadian tax laws and CRA processes, including reassessments and audit responses
- Strong customer service skills — comfortable handling client questions directly in person, by phone, and via email
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage your own file load during a busy season
- Comfortable with technology and paperless workflows
- Proficiency with TaxCycle is an asset but not required

COMPENSATION TIERS Compensation is tied directly to experience:

- CA$44,000: 1–2 full tax seasons with solid T1 fundamentals
- CA$50,000–$54,000+: 2+ full seasons with meaningful depth in mixed-client T1 work, including self-employed, rental, or farm returns
- Candidates with 3 or more seasons of public practice T1 experience are especially encouraged to apply — we pay for depth, and we mean it

If you have genuinely worked through complex personal tax files in a professional setting and you are valuable at it, we want to hear from you. WHY JOIN JKL BOOKKEEPING & TAX INC.
- 4-Day Workweek with Full-Time Pay: Monday–Thursday from July through December with full-time salary; regular to extended hours during tax season
- Hybrid Flexibility After Tax Season: Following an initial review period, hybrid arrangements are available outside of tax season. In-office attendance required during tax season
- Paid Sick Days
- Supportive Team: Small, cooperative office that values good work without unnecessary bureaucracy
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning opportunities

POSITION DETAILS
- Type: Full-time
- Location: St. Malo, MB (in-office required during tax season; hybrid eligible after review)
- Start Date: Immediate
- Pay: CA$44,000–$54,000+, compensation based on experience

HOW TO APPLY Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Pay: $44,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Malo, MB (Eastern Manitoba Region)

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