We are an ever growing, mid-size accounting company operating across Canada, seeking a full-time tax preparer with extensive experience preparing personal tax returns for individuals, families, and self-employed persons. We have a small, close-knit team that works well with one another, and thrives on communication, teamwork and support, creating a safe and secure workplace climate that ensures team member success.
We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our clients and creating long-lasting partnerships that evolve and grow as our clients do. We are looking for a highly driven, detail oriented, adaptable, and dynamic tax preparer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to join our team. This position is remote, and requires the candidate to work from home. As such, the right candidate will be self-motivated and comfortable working independently, while having a great aptitude for communication and working with the other team members to problem solve, and provide support where needed. They understand that consistent, personalized, and efficient service is required to build strong relationships with clients, and colleagues alike, and are willing to work honestly, and with integrity. are willing to put in the work as a successful asset to our team.
We want you to come to work excited to make an impact, and eager to help people in all circumstances. We value initiative and reward employees that exceed goals, objectives, and expectations. While tax filing isn’t known to be the most stimulating day-to-day experience, we challenge that notion, and seek to provide a stimulating workplace with a fresh and modern outlook, to take tax filing out of the paper gloom and into the technological future. You’ll find your people with us!
COVID-19 considerations:
Remote interview process
Virtual meetings
Required Experience/Skills:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Tax Preparer
- University Degree related to Accounting/Business
- Must be proficient with, and have a minimum of 1 year experience using the following programs and softwares
- QuickBooks Online
- Wave Accounting
- Xero.com
- TaxCycle
- Microsoft Office
- Google Software
- Zoom
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently
- Highly organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple priorities at once
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines, preferably ahead of schedule
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superb time management skills - you know when to push through in order to solve a problem on your own or when it’s time to stop and ask questions
- Self-motivation and capable of working in a team environment
- Commitment to exceptional and professional client service
- Ability to identify tax planning opportunities and/or tax issues which may be of a client’s interest in order to maximize refund potential and/or mitigate penalties
- Is well-versed about various allowances, grants, and deductible expenses to determine if the client qualifies
- Can find a way to put on a brave face through tax season (bonus skill!)
Responsibilities
- Preparation of simple and complex tax returns for individuals, families, and self-employed persons
- Preparation of corporate tax returns
- Filing of HST/GST returns
- Responding to various queries and requests from clients both over the phone and through email correspondence
- Communicating and responding to the CRA on behalf of clients for various matters
- Gathering all necessary documents and assisting clients in the event they are chosen for a CRA review
- Keeping track and following up with clients on information requests and deadlines in order to meet them
- Properly researching and seeking advice when confronted with particularly challenging tax circumstances
- Ensuring professionalism and confidentiality
- *Must be willing to work until the work is done during peak personal tax season (The entire month of April)
Benefits:
- Work from home
- Flexible work hours - set your own schedule
- $40/month cell phone/internet reimbursement
- Work with an intimate team that is always available to offer support and knowledge
- Access to company owner and lead tax preparer
- Mentorship and guidance from our skilled team members
- Up to date and modern tax-filing solutions
- Safe space to offer insight and new ideas for the company and its growth
- Experience with a wide range of clients and tax returns
Job Type/Compensation
- Part-time, Permanent, that may lead to a more full-time position
- 10-30+ hours per week
- Must be available Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends during tax season
There is the potential for this position to be a reoccurring, seasonal role, or extended beyond the tax season.
Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
If you think you’re the one we’re looking for, and you'd love the opportunity to work with a group of surprisingly fun people, considering they're all accountants, please submit a resume and cover letter to us today!
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment opportunities.
Your Modern Accountant Ltd. thanks all interested candidates, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: $18.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Application question(s):
- What cell phone are you currently using?
- What computer are you currently using?
- What area of this industry are you most interested in?
- What do you want to accomplish out of a role like this?
- What do your next 12-24 months look like career-wise?
- Do you have any questions for us?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (preferred)
- tax preparation: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
