About Pacific Rim and this opportunity

Pacific Rim provides tax, compliance, corporate, and advisory services to domestic and multinational businesses and high-net-worth clients. Our affiliated public accounting practices are licensed in Ontario and California. Work remotely from Canada on substantive U.S. and Canadian tax engagements, with direct access to the Principal and collaboration across offices.

We seek a seasoned, self-motivated public accounting professional with substantial practical tax experience in either Canada or the United States. Dual-country and cross-border expertise are strongly preferred. Candidates with strong expertise in either jurisdiction and the ability and interest to learn the other are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and review Canadian or U.S. corporate and individual tax returns within your expertise, expanding into the other jurisdiction with appropriate training and review.
- Research domestic and cross-border tax questions, treaty issues, international reporting, and notices; prepare clear technical summaries and client correspondence.
- Prepare financial statements, year-end adjustments, and working papers under the applicable framework; communicate with the CRA and IRS as assigned.
- Manage engagements from planning through completion, coordinate review, maintain accurate records and time reporting, and meet filing deadlines.
- Communicate with clients in English and Mandarin and collaborate with colleagues across offices and time zones.

Required qualifications

- Substantial hands-on public accounting experience, practical preparation or review of U.S. or Canadian tax returns, and independent file management. No fixed minimum number of years.




- Professional Mandarin proficiency, including discussing technical tax and accounting matters with clients. This is an essential business requirement for our Mandarin-speaking client base.
- Solid written and spoken English; sound professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail; and relevant post-secondary accounting, taxation, or related education.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote professional environment, reside and work within Canada, and hold authorization to work for the Canadian employing entity.

Preferred qualifications and technology

- Canadian CPA, U.S. CPA, or equivalent credentials; U.S./Canada cross-border tax compliance and advisory experience; international reporting; financial statement, audit, or review experience; and familiarity with ASPE, IFRS, or U.S. GAAP as relevant.
- Experience with TaxCycle, CCH Axcess, QuickBooks, or comparable tools is desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Office and electronic document management skills are expected.

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Application Question(s):

- Are you professionally proficient in Mandarin Chinese, including the ability to discuss complex tax and accounting matters with clients?
- Do you have substantial hands-on experience in a public accounting firm, including preparing or reviewing tax returns, financial statements, or related client engagements?
- Do you have substantial practical experience preparing or reviewing U.S. and/or Canadian corporate or individual income tax returns?
- Are you currently residing in Canada and willing to perform this position remotely from within Canada?

Work Location: Remote

📌 Senior Tax Associate – U.S./Canada Cross-Border Tax
🏢 Pacific Rim CPA Professional
📍 Canada