24 Tax Preparer jobs in Canada

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Salary: Depends on experience

Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer

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Permanent, Full-Time Starting March 2025

About McLaren Trefanenko Inc.

McLaren Trefanenko Inc. (MTI) is a well-established and growing Chartered Professional Accounting firm located in New Westminster. For over 40 years, we have proudly served clients across British Columbia. We are forward-thinking and embrace technology to enhance efficiency for both our clients and staff. Our team fosters a close-knit, collaborative environment where we work hard, support each other, and prioritize client success. We look forward to welcoming a new team member who will contribute to our positive and dynamic culture.

About You

You are passionate about tax preparation and enjoy working on tax returns year-round. In addition to your expertise in preparing personal (T1), corporate (T2), and estate (T3) tax returns , you have a strong background in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, compilations, reviews, and audits . Your comprehensive experience means you are well-versed in the broader aspects of accounting beyond tax, ensuring you can provide detailed and reliable financial insights.

You have at least five years of accounting experience in either public practice or industry. Your colleagues and supervisors describe you as a team player, self-driven, and detail-oriented. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt to new challenges, and enjoy working in a fully paperless office.

While an accounting designation (CPA) is an asset, it is not required. More importantly, you take pride in delivering high-quality work, excel at problem-solving, and have excellent communication skills .

You align with our core values of respect, integrity, and collaboration and seek a workplace that prioritizes continuous learning, teamwork, and community involvement.

Your Ideal Workday Includes:

• Preparing personal, corporate, and estate tax returns
• Preparing financial statements, including compilations and reviews, along with limited audits
• Communicating with clients regarding tax and accounting matters
• Corresponding with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
• Preparing client-ready work
• Coordinating and managing projects

Our Technology Stack:

We are a paperless office and utilize the following software:

• QuickBooks Online
• CaseWare / CaseView / Jazz-IT
• TaxCycle
• PayWorks
• Dext
• Microsoft Office 365 & Teams
• Document Management Systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Extended health benefits
• RRSP matching contributions
• Paid sick leave
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative and engaging workplace culture

Additional Requirements:

The successful candidate will be required to complete:

• A criminal record check
• Reference checks

Job Description

Location: Surrey

Opportunity:

Our client, a well-established accounting and tax services firm in Vancouver, is seeking Experienced Tax Preparers to support their team during the busy tax season. This is a short-term contract role from mid-February to mid-May 2025 . If you have a proven track record in preparing personal income tax returns and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

This role has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and company needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file personal income tax returns (T1s) accurately and efficiently.

• Handle a high volume of returns (up to 500+ over three months) while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Review client documents and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

• Address client inquiries related to their returns, providing clear and professional communication.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure all deadlines are met during tax season.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing personal income tax returns.

• Strong proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., TaxCycle, ProFile, or similar).

• Solid understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations.

• Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with clients.

• Certifications (e.g., CPA) are not required but are considered an asset.

Details:

• Contract Length: 3 months (mid-February to mid-May 2025).

• Compensation: $30–$40/hour, commensurate with experience.

• Work Environment: On-site in the West End, Vancouver.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a reputable and supportive team during a critical time of year.

• Gain valuable experience in a high-volume tax preparation environment.

• The opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and firm requirements.

If you’re an experienced tax preparer ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team this tax season, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Job Description

Location: Surrey

Opportunity:

Our client, a well-established accounting and tax services firm in Vancouver, is seeking Experienced Tax Preparers to support their team during the busy tax season. This is a short-term contract role from mid-February to mid-May 2025 . If you have a proven track record in preparing personal income tax returns and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

This role has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and company needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file personal income tax returns (T1s) accurately and efficiently.

• Handle a high volume of returns (up to 500+ over three months) while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Review client documents and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

• Address client inquiries related to their returns, providing clear and professional communication.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure all deadlines are met during tax season.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing personal income tax returns.

• Strong proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., TaxCycle, ProFile, or similar).

• Solid understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations.

• Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with clients.

• Certifications (e.g., CPA) are not required but are considered an asset.

Details:

• Contract Length: 3 months (mid-February to mid-May 2025).

• Compensation: $30–$40/hour, commensurate with experience.

• Work Environment: On-site in the West End, Vancouver.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a reputable and supportive team during a critical time of year.

• Gain valuable experience in a high-volume tax preparation environment.

• The opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and firm requirements.

If you’re an experienced tax preparer ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team this tax season, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Job Description

Location: Surrey

Opportunity:

Our client, a well-established accounting and tax services firm in Vancouver, is seeking Experienced Tax Preparers to support their team during the busy tax season. This is a short-term contract role from mid-February to mid-May 2025 . If you have a proven track record in preparing personal income tax returns and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

This role has the potential to transition into a full-time position based on performance and company needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file personal income tax returns (T1s) accurately and efficiently.

• Handle a high volume of returns (up to 500+ over three months) while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Review client documents and ensure compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

• Address client inquiries related to their returns, providing clear and professional communication.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure all deadlines are met during tax season.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in preparing personal income tax returns.

• Strong proficiency with tax preparation software (e.g., TaxCycle, ProFile, or similar).

• Solid understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulations.

• Ability to manage a high volume of work efficiently and accurately.

• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills to interact professionally with clients.

• Certifications (e.g., CPA) are not required but are considered an asset.

Details:

• Contract Length: 3 months (mid-February to mid-May 2025).

• Compensation: $30–$40/hour, commensurate with experience.

• Work Environment: On-site in the West End, Vancouver.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a reputable and supportive team during a critical time of year.

• Gain valuable experience in a high-volume tax preparation environment.

• The opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and firm requirements.

If you’re an experienced tax preparer ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic team this tax season, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Job Description

Salary:

Explore a career opportunity that deserves your attention!

At Tornatech, our mission is to save lives.

Tornatech is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of fire pump controllers with a strong international presence. From our sales offices in the United States to our production facilities in Belgium and Dubai, our products help safeguard lives in some of the world's most prestigious buildings such as Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and Apple Park in California.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the employee will support the Corporate Controller in preparing and managing the process over the companys global tax compliance and obligations where the corporation operates (Canada, USA, Belgium, UAE and Singapore).

Benefits

Flexible work schedule (day shift);

Teleworking (hybrid solution most of the team works from home);

New plant since 2018; modern and bright;

Paid vacation during the holiday season;

Very active social committee (go-kart, BBQ, corn maze, bowling, draws, gifts and more);

Micromarket service with quality products and free coffee.

Tasks and responsibilities

Use and Sales Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Develop an internal expertise to become the corporate reference in Use and Sales tax compliance for all jurisdiction where the corporation operates with a more in dept knowledge for Canadian and US regulations;
• Develop a global process to ensure compliance in all jurisdictions;
• Develop tools, reports to measure regulation metrics and documentation supporting compliance;
• Prepare and manage process over the monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax filings , payments (e.g., GST/HST, U.S. sales tax, VAT) and ensuring preparation of required documentation, filling such as resale certificates with local internal support;
• Ensure proper registration in jurisdiction where applicable;

• Perform and annual review with the support of external consultant of Use and Sales tax of the applicable regulations to ensure proper requirements are filled and to present to corporate controller and CFO.

Tax Planning & Risk Management

• Develop a process to periodically update and monitor sales tax thresholds and ensure compliance with evolving tax rules;

• Develop reports to assess, analyse regulation metrics and recommend proper measure to comply the findings of the recent sales tax exposure study;
• Assess global tax compliance risks and recommend improvements to internal tax procedures.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Optimize and standardize indirect tax compliance processes globally;

• Assess, recommend and implement process automation tools reducing risk exposure and to gain efficiency;
• Collaborate with IT/ERP and accounting teams to ensure system data integrity for tax reporting.

Documentation & Controls

• Maintain and update the sales tax calendar to ensure timely compliance with all deadlines;
• Support audit and financial reporting teams with tax-related disclosures and documentation;
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over tax processes and data accuracy.

Global Transfer Pricing & Intercompany transactions

• Develop knowledge and expertise of the applicable regulations in transfer pricing for all applicable legislation;
• Manage monthly intercompany charges in line with established transfer pricing agreements and policy;
• Manage, prepare and present quarterly analysis and recommendations to corporate controller & CFO;
• Coordinate and implement realignment recommendations;
• Provide oversight of the annual transfer pricing review reports in coordination with external advisors;

• Ensure documentation is compliant with local and international transfer pricing rules.

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

• CPA (Canada or U.S.) or equivalent professional designation preferred;
• Additional tax certifications or specialization in U.S. state & local taxes is an asset;
• Bilingual in French and English is strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5 to 6 years of progressive hands-on experience in the field of indirect taxes;
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. sales/use tax, with experience handling multi-state filings;
• Proven experience in transfer pricing regulations and process management would be an asset;
• Knowledge of indirect tax automation platforms is an asset. (i.e. Avalara or similar solutions);
• Exposure to international tax compliance in Canada, Belgium, the U.S., and the UAE is advantageous.

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical tax knowledge;
• Excellent organization, communication, project management skills;
• Autonomous, comfortable working in a fast-paced changing global environment with diverse regulatory requirements;
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Job Description

A specialized advisory firm is seeking a Tax Specialist to join its growing tax team. This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who truly wants to immerse themselves in advanced tax planning and problem-solving, not as a stepping stone, but as a long-term professional path. You’ll work in an environment where curiosity is encouraged, complexity is the norm, and partners are directly involved in every file.

About the Role
Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will support a variety of Canadian and cross-border tax planning projects for entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and privately held businesses. The work is highly technical, fast-paced, and non-repetitive requiring adaptability, analytical thinking, and a genuine interest in solving challenging tax issues.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the delivery of complex tax planning and structuring projects.
• Perform detailed research and prepare clear, well-organized technical summaries on domestic and international tax topics.
• Assist in designing tax-efficient solutions for a variety of entities, including corporations, trusts, and partnerships.
• Take part in client meetings and strategic planning sessions.
• Work closely with senior team members to address technical issues and regulatory matters.

• A professional accounting designation (or equivalent) with 1–3 years of focused tax experience.
• Solid understanding of Canadian tax fundamentals.
• Genuine interest in building a career in tax advisory.
• Strong analytical skills, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

Job Description

Tax Specialist

Job description

Our client is a leading Accounting, Tax and Advisory firm with a strong regional and global reach. They are currently in search of a highly experienced Tax Specialist to join their team in Toronto.

Your new role

In this new role you will be involved in a variety of tax files and tax planning engagements assisting clients with various tax matters, providing research and technical support, identifying and handling issues on files, and supporting the marketing initiatives of the practice. Prepare a variety of tax returns (personal, corporate and trust income tax returns, as well as sales tax returns) and information returns (including partnership returns and foreign reporting forms). Assist Partners and Managers with tax planning for a variety of clients that involve domestic and international income tax and sales tax issues. Compile necessary facts, analyze viable options, prepare documentation, and present conclusions in a complete, accurate, organized and professional manner for internal and external client use

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 1 years of relevant tax experience. Knowledge of Caseware and TaxPrep will be a bonus. You can work well under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines. You will also have strong teamwork skills, trustworthy, accountable, proactive and a positive work attitude. Excellent organizational skills and with a high level of attention to detail. Energetic, highly motivated, with a desire to learn

What you will get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual that is looking to grow their career. The role offers and very generous compensation and benefits package. Generous allowance of flex and vacation days. RRSP matching program after completing probation and tremendous career growth opportunities.

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Job Description

Salary: $40-$55 per hour, DOE

Job Title: Seasonal Year-End Tax Provision Preparer (US & Canada, IFRS)

Contract Term: January to May (Recurring Seasonal Role)
Experience: Minimum 5 years specializing in tax provision preparation
Location: Remote

About Ionik Corporation:
Ionik, a Tier 1 Issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, with shares also trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, is a technology-driven marketing and advertising solutions company that helps brands, advertisers, and publishers connect with their audiences through data-driven insights and advanced automation. By leveraging its extensive suite of technology, creative expertise, and proprietary first-party data, Ionik optimizes the entire customer acquisition and retention journey.

Ionik unites marketing optimization and media activation through its AI-Powered Data Engine to energize new possibilities across customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Seasonal Tax Provision Preparer to support our year-end tax provision process across U.S. and Canadian entities, including consolidation under IFRS. This is a recurring seasonal role running from January through May each year.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in U.S. and Canadian corporate income tax provisions, hands-on experience with consolidated reporting, and a deep understanding of IFRS tax accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review year-end income tax provisions for U.S. and Canadian entities in accordance with IFRS.
• Assist in the preparation of consolidated tax provision reports, including effective tax rate analysis, current and deferred tax calculations, and footnote disclosures.
• Collaborate with internal Finance, Tax, and external audit teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax balances.
• Analyze temporary and permanent differences and track changes in deferred tax balances.
• Support internal controls and documentation requirements for provision processes.
• Assist with reconciliations, audit requests, and other ad hoc tax-related tasks during the year-end close cycle.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of tax provision reporting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in tax provision preparation, with hands-on experience in both U.S. and Canadian corporate tax.
• Strong understanding of IFRS tax accounting and reporting standards.
• Experience with consolidated tax provision reporting and effective tax rate calculations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage tight deadlines during the year-end close period.