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Remote Senior Tax Associate SR&ED

Remote Senior Tax Associate SR&ED

021-strategic • Okotoks, Alberta
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Location: Remote (Canada)
Department: Tax & Incentives
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Senior Tax Associate – SR&ED to join our growing team. You’ll work with a diverse client base and our internal technical experts to prepare robust, audit-ready SR&ED claims that help innovative companies access critical non-dilutive capital.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with client financial and technical teams to build costing models for R&D projects.

  • Analyze client operations, technical documentation, and financial records to identify eligible SR&ED activities and expenditures.

  • Prepare SR&ED claim support files and technical documentation.

  • Use TaxPrep to complete and review tax schedules associated with SR&ED claims.

  • Act as a point of contact for CRA and provincial authorities regarding SR&ED filings.

  • Support clients during CRA reviews, including RFI preparation and participation in CRA interviews.

  • Take on ad hoc assignments and provide cross-functional support as needed.


Core Competencies

  • Tax and Accounting Expertise: Extensive experience with full-cycle accounting and corporate tax return preparation (T2) for various corporate entities.

  • Analytical Thinking: Able to interpret financial statements and develop accurate costing models for companies across varied industries.

  • Communication: Clear, professional communicator—both written and verbal—when dealing with clients, CRA, and internal teams.

  • Client Service Orientation: Approaches every interaction with empathy, professionalism, and a drive to add value.

  • Detail Orientation: High level of accuracy, especially under time pressure or with multiple client files.

  • Initiative: Self-starter who is comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

  • Collaboration: Able to work cross-functionally and contribute to a positive team culture.

  • Time Management: Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing competing deadlines independently.

Success Metrics

You’ll know you’re succeeding in this role if you:

  • Prepare high-quality working papers and tax schedules with minimal revisions and high first-pass approval rates.

  • Earn strong client satisfaction scores and positive feedback on professionalism, responsiveness, and clarity.

  • Consistently meet internal and client deadlines without compromising accuracy or quality.

  • Demonstrate increasing autonomy in claim preparation, client communication, and CRA defense.

  • Contribute to team knowledge sharing and improvement of internal claim processes.

Required Qualifications

  • Tax/Accounting Experience: 3+ years in accounting or tax, including T2 return preparation.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, tax, finance, or business.

  • Software: Proficient with TaxPrep/iFirm and spreadsheet tools (Excel or Google Sheets).

  • Other: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to work with clients, partners, and CRA professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • SR&ED Experience: 1–2+ years preparing and defending SR&ED claims. Candidates with advanced SR&ED experience will be considered for senior compensation tiers.
  • CPA designation

  • Experience with other tax software (ProFile, TaxCycle, CanTax, etc.).

What We Offer

  • Flexible Work: Work from anywhere in Canada with optional hybrid office access.

  • Growth Opportunities: Work closely with PhDs, former CRA staff, and technical experts committed to your development.

  • Impact: Help Canadian innovators unlock capital to grow and scale—your work truly matters.

  • Culture: A collaborative, kind, and high-performance team where your ideas are valued.

  • Compensation: Competitive salary, Range:$70,000 - $100,000, performance-based bonus, and benefits.

  • Professional Development: Paid training, CPA dues reimbursement, and access to internal and external learning resources.

To Apply:
If you’re excited about helping innovative companies access critical funding through SR&ED, while growing your career at a fast-moving, impact-driven team, we’d love to hear from you.



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