Line of Service

Tax Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism

Entrepreneurial & Private Business (EPB)

Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

Our group at PwC’s provides assurance (reviews and compilations), financial reporting, tax compliance, planning, and strategy services. We help businesses address financial reporting, complex accounting and assurance requirements, navigate complex tax regulations, and optimize their tax positions. In this group, you will help businesses prepare review engagements reports, compilations reports, financial statements, tax returns to confirm compliance with assurance & accounting standards and tax regulations.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work in our Tax Line of service as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

- Managing a variety of projects, including review engagements, compilations and tax compliance and planning engagements
- Use feedback and reflection to develop self-awareness, personal strengths and address development areas
- Collaborate with juniors to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results
- Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems
- Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends
- Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance
- Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice
- Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives




- Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others
- Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships
- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct
- Collaborating with managers and engaging directly with clients to address issues, coordinate solutions, and achieve successful engagement outcomes independently or within a team environment

What you’ll bring

- Drafting financial statements including note disclosures
- Experienced in review and compilation engagements
- Understanding of ASPE accounting standards & CSRE 2400 review standards
- 3 years of experience in a mid-size accounting or public accounting firm
- Bachelors in accounting or in a similar firm
- Qualified Canadian CPA or equivalent reciprocal/recognized designation is considered an asset and PwC will give the necessary support
- Hands-on experience in accounting and tax software such as Caseware, Taxprep or iFirm
- Understanding of Canadian tax and ability to prepare tax returns for corporations, trusts and partnerships
- Creativity in problem solving in today’s dynamic setting, bringing your perspectives to the stakeholders
- Excellent client relationship management skills




- This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member

Education

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study

required:preferred:

Certifications

(if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

- Accepting Feedback
- Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards
- Active Listening
- AI Fluency
- AI-Human Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Business Tax Returns
- Communication
- Creativity
- Digital Tooling
- Embracing Change
- Emotional Regulation
- Empathy
- Financial Review
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Inclusion
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Learning Agility
- Optimism
- Preparing Tax Documents

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Accommodation

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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📌 Financial Reporting (Calgary)
🏢 PricewaterhouseCoopers
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