Senior Tax ProfessionalTaxAssist Accountants Canada • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA

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Senior Tax Professional

TaxAssist Accountants Canada • Cambridge, Region of Waterloo, CA

13 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

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Employment Type : Seasonal Part-Time / Full-Time (Feb–May)

Pay : CA$26.00 per hour

Role Overview

The Senior Tax Professional is the highest-level technical tax preparer within the practice. This role prepares and reviews complex returns, supports audit-related matters, and provides technical guidance to junior and mid-level tax staff.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in personal taxation, advanced tax problem-solving ability, and a passion for mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Tax Preparation

Prepare complex T1 personal tax returns, including :
Self-employed and small business income,
Multiple income sources and multi-year filings
Investment income, capital gains, and foreign reporting (T1135)
Pension income splitting and specialized deductions
Ensure all filings comply with current tax legislation and best practices.

Review & Quality Control

Review returns prepared by Tax Professionals and Tax Associates.

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation in all tax filings.

Provide clear, actionable feedback to help staff improve technical skills.

Identify tax savings opportunities and areas requiring deeper analysis.

CRA Review & Audit Support

Assist clients with :

CRA review letters

Reassessments

Communicate professionally with clients to explain processes and next steps.

Advise staff on proper handling of CRA correspondence.

Staff Mentoring & Technical Leadership

Support the development of Tax Professionals and Tax Associates through coaching.

Train staff in tax rules, software use, documentation standards, and workflow.

Serve as the internal technical resource for questions on complex scenarios.

Contribute to seasonal training sessions and continuous learning efforts.

Software & Workflow Expertise

Use tax preparation software at an advanced level (e.g., iFirm TaxPrep, TaxCycle, ProFile, or similar).

Guide team members in efficient digital file management and e-filing processes.

Maintain strong documentation practices and ensure adherence to security standards.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

5+ years of Canadian personal tax preparation experience.

Strong technical proficiency with complex T1 returns.

Experience supporting or preparing files for CRA reviews or audits.

Previous experience reviewing returns prepared by other staff.

Strong communication and mentoring abilities.

Experience managing the tax floor, leading a team of preparers.

Preferred

Familiarity with bookkeeping or cloud accounting systems.

Ideal Candidate

Highly accurate and detail-oriented, even under time pressure.

Enjoys solving complex tax scenarios and providing technical leadership.

Confident working directly with clients on sensitive tax matters.

Strong communicator with a collaborative approach to team mentorship.

Tech-savvy and comfortable with modern tax and workflow tools.

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