Full Job Description: Tax Accountant

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Position Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Able Advisors & Accounting is a comprehensive business advisory firm dedicated to supporting businesses at every stage of growth to achieve their financial goals. We provide full-service accounting and bookkeeping, tax compliance, and audit support, alongside financial strategy, corporate structuring, and business analysis. Our team is built on collaboration and professionalism, with a shared focus on delivering high-quality work and supporting long-term growth for both clients and staff.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Accountant with experience in Canadian public practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in personal and corporate tax, bookkeeping review, CRA correspondence, and financial statement preparation.

This role is well suited for someone who wants exposure to a broad range of tax, accounting, and advisory work while continuing to develop their technical skills in a client-focused public practice environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Taxation Services

Prepare and assist with a wide range of tax filings, including:

- T1 Individual Income Tax Returns
- T2 Corporate Income Tax Returns
- GST/PST Returns
- T3 Trust Income Tax Returns
- T5013 Partnership Returns
- T3010 Charity Returns
- T1135 Foreign Income Verification Statements
- Other specialized tax and compliance filings as required

CRA Correspondence and Audit Support

- Respond to CRA inquiries and requests for information
- Prepare supporting documentation for CRA reviews and audits




- Assist with payroll, GST/HST, corporate tax, and personal tax review matters
- Communicate with CRA on behalf of clients when required
- Help identify issues that may reduce future audit or compliance risks

Business Advisory Support

- Assist with basic tax planning and business advisory matters
- Support corporate structuring, reorganizations, and compliance work under senior supervision
- Assist clients with start-up, expansion, and operational planning matters
- Help prepare financial analysis and reporting for client decision-making

Financial Reporting and Accounting

- Prepare compiled financial statements for small and medium-sized businesses
- Review bookkeeping records and identify required year-end adjustments
- Prepare working papers and supporting schedules
- Assist with corporate year-end files from start to completion

Client Engagement

- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding tax, accounting, and compliance matters
- Manage assigned files and deadlines efficiently
- Work collaboratively with partners, managers, and bookkeeping staff

Qualifications

- CPA designation or CPA student preferred




- Minimum of 3 years of Canadian public practice experience preferred
- Experience preparing T1 and T2 tax returns
- Working knowledge of Canadian tax compliance requirements
- Experience with CRA correspondence, reviews, or audits is an asset
- Proficiency with accounting, tax, and productivity software such as QuickBooks, CaseWare, Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, Outlook, or similar programs
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn and grow within a public practice environment

What We Offer

Growth opportunities: Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Diverse Role: Exposure to personal tax, corporate tax, CRA audit support, financial reporting, business advisory, and corporate structuring.

Supportive Environment: Join a collaborative and professional team where your work is valued.

Competitive Compensation: Range of $50,000 to $75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Immediate Start: Begin contributing to meaningful client work right away.

How to Apply

If you are ready to grow your career in a dynamic and client-focused accounting firm, we want to hear from you.

Please reply to this ad with your resume and cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- Accounting: 3 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Tax Accountant (Coquitlam)
🏢 Able Advisors & Accounting
📍 Coquitlam