Tax Preparer

About us

CIS Income Tax Service has been operating for over 45 years and has been consistently named one of the best Income Tax offices in Niagara Falls by the Niagara Falls Review, the Quality Business Awards, and ThreeBestRated.

We are seeking an experienced tax preparer to join our team for the upcoming tax filing season to assist with the preparation of Canadian income tax returns for a wide range of individual clients. Reporting directly to management, the successful candidate will be tasked with:

- Preparing individual (T1) tax returns, including the preparation of returns for those with self-employment income, rental income, investment income, and foreign income.
- Responding to client income tax related queries over the phone, in-person, and over email.
- Assisting clients with basic tax planning matters such as RRSP contribution questions and tax estimates.

The successful candidate will posses the following:
- Minimum 3 years of Canadian tax preparation experience (5+ years is preferred) in a professional setting (tax office or accounting firm);
- High personal integrity;
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required (basic functions);
- Knowledge of TaxCycle is an asset;




- CPA or other formal designations are NOT required, but may be an asset.

The average required workload for this position is 42-50 hours per week. The candidate would be required to work 5 days per week, although alternate arrangements can be made as long as the hours are met. Closed on weekends. Should the candidate desire the additional hours, there are many opportunities for overtime. This is an in-office position - not remote. All interviews will also be conducted in-office. Tentative start date is middle of February 2027.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $32.00-$55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 42.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits

- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):
- How many years of qualified experience do you have preparing Canadian personal income tax returns IN AN INCOME TAX OR ACCOUNTING OFFICE (NOT INCLUDING FRIENDS/FAMILY)?
- How many Canadian personal tax returns do you prepare on average per year? IN A PROFESSIONAL SETTING - INCOME TAX OR ACCOUNTING OFFICE (NOT INCLUDING FRIENDS/FAMILY)

Experience:
- Canadian income tax preparation: 3 years (required)

Location:
- Niagara Falls, ON L2G 6A1 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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