Senior Tax Specialist

About the Company

Our client is a tax, accounting and consulting firm. They are looking for a Senior Tax Specialist who will work at a variety of levels and in a variety of industries such as real estate, high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses and more.

Why Work Here

• Summer Friday’s off and Short Friday’s all year long (3PM end)
• Opportunity for growth and exposure to working with a range of industry groups and clients
• Mentorship programs offering a company wide open door policy
• Collaborative environment everyone has a say in the company’s success!
• Frequent outings as a firm (Trip to Blue Mountain, Holiday Parties, Bowling, Baseball, etc )
• Telus / Bell Friends and Family discounted phone Plan
• Hot lunch provided once a week. About the Opportunity
• Correspond with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals.
• Prepare and review personal, corporate tax returns along with other tax information forms.
• Prepare various election forms
• Develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities.
• Identify and document tax filing positions including risk analysis
• Research tax issues and document this research in tax memos or client letters
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
• Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management.
• Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
• Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
• Review tax provisions, corporate tax filings, and information returns prepared by junior accountants.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic tax planning; actively identifying, evaluating and resolving tax risks and exposures.
• Build on technical competence by keeping up to date on tax developments and applying them in practical situations
• Stay abreast of changes in international tax laws, regulations, and emerging trends. About You
• CPA complete
• 3+ years of Public Accounting experience within Tax
• Bachelor's degree

Salary Range

$110,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.