Senior Tax Accountant | $85,000-$105,000 | Toronto (Hybrid)
The odd thing about getting better at tax is that eventually, preparing the return becomes the least interesting part of the job.
The real value is understanding what sits behind the numbers, spotting the planning opportunities and knowing when something needs a closer look.
This opportunity is with an established mid-sized CPA firm in Midtown Toronto, joining a specialist tax team working across privately held businesses, owner-managed companies, individuals, trusts and more complex tax matters.
Why consider it: Midtown Toronto location
Dedicated tax team
Broad mix of compliance and tax planning
Direct exposure to Tax Managers and Partners
Opportunity to work on more complex tax matters
Regular client contact
Support with continued tax development
Long-term progression within the tax team
What you'll be doing: Prepare and review corporate T2 tax returns
Prepare personal T1 and trust T3 returns
Work on partnership and other information returns
Assist with year-end and ongoing tax planning
Research technical tax issues
Support Managers and Partners on more complex client matters
Deal with CRA reviews, queries and correspondence
Assist with Notices of Objection and other CRA matters
Prepare tax elections and specialty filings




Work on corporate reorganizations and tax planning transactions
Assist with estate and succession planning matters
Identify tax planning opportunities for clients
Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters
Review work prepared by junior team members
Help coach and develop less experienced staff
Work closely with the wider accounting and assurance teams where required
What they're looking for: 3+ years of Canadian public accounting experience
Experience preparing T2 returns
Exposure to T1 and T3 returns
Previous tax planning or tax research experience would be useful
Comfortable dealing directly with clients
Experience responding to CRA correspondence
CPA designation or currently progressing toward completion
CPA In-Depth Tax Program completed or an interest in completing it would be an asset
Experience reviewing junior staff work would be practical
TaxPrep and CaseWare experience advantageous
If you're unsure about applying because you don't meet every requirement, I'd still encourage you to get in touch. We support the CPA firms we partner with in building diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces, and even if this role isn't the right fit, there may be another one that is.

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📌 Senior Tax Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 Distinct | North America
📍 Ontario