Tax Accountant

Our client, a top banking client in Canada is looking to hire a Intermediate Tax Accountant x 2 positions for their team with a contract for 12 Months with potential extension or conversion to Permanent. This role is Hybrid i.e. 2 days in Downtown Toronto Office.

Work Schedule (hours per week, start time): 37.5 Hours/week, 9-5 Monday to Friday
37.5 hours/week. Flexible working hours as long as within core hours. Usually 9-5 EST.
Potential for OT? March & April OT is expected (10 hours of OT per week).

Job Description:
The Tax Accountant will be responsible for the effective and timely completion and filing of all requisite tax returns for complex Estate and Trust accounts. The Tax Accountant fulfills a variety of income tax compliance, planning and administrative functions.

How You'll Succeed

• Obtain information (from clients, internal and external sources) required to prepare and file income tax returns. Performs calculations, completes required schedules and organizes the information for complex returns.
• Accurately prepares, personal, Estate and trust income tax returns and schedules. Identifies post-mortem and other tax planning opportunities. Acts as a technical tax resource to the ETA Team
• Review assessment notices and prepares adjustment requests, objection notices and Clearance Certificate requests for filing. Corresponds with the CRA to ensure any requests for information are provided.
• Maintain service standards for quality, responsiveness and timeliness.
• Liaise with Internal Trust staff, outside tax professionals, and clients to ensure that: income tax filing requirements for more complex returns are met on a timely basis; taxation issues are explained and resolved; and, tax strategies are implemented effectively.
• Participate in Special Projects as assigned.
• Ability to manage and train junior staff
• Review complex tax returns such as GRE's and terminal T1 returns, rights or things
• Ability to take ownership of assigned projects with limited supervision

Must Have Requirement:

• 3+ years of experience in an Accounting or tax related role.
• Familiar with graduated rate estates
• Post-secondary degree in accounting or equivalent
• Experience with preparation of T1
• Experience with preparation of T1 terminal (final)
• Experience with preparation of T3 trusts and estate returns
• Tax prep software experience

Nice to Have:

• CPA preferred or working towards

Soft Skills:

• Takes initiative, someone who's prepared and has done their research for the interview.
• Strong attention to details
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work paperless
• Excellent tax research and analytical skills
• Ability to co-ordinate multiple activities simultaneously with time management components and influence the delivery of responses from various parties
• Well-developed communication skills sufficient to interact effectively with clients, professionals and small groups.
• Exceptional writing skills sufficient to prepare various communications containing detailed descriptions, explanations and specialized Estates & Trusts terminology
• Able to make decisions *Strong requirement
• Collaborative mindset

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, please send your updated resume in MS Word format to Sakshi@ifgpr.com and mention the " Intermediate Tax Accountant " in the subject line.
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