Job Description

Senior Accountant / Tax Specialist

Location:

Duncan, BC

Type:

Full-Time

Fast Track to Partnership for the Right Candidate

About Us

McPhee Tax & Accounting has served the Cowichan Valley for 30+ years. We're more than a traditional firm--we treat our team and clients like family. Our culture is built on trust, balance, and flexibility, and our online reviews reflect the care we bring to every relationship.

We believe in reasonable hours and real time off. Most of our staff take

4 weeks in the summer

and

2 weeks in December

, and we

don't work weekends

--even during tax season, unless absolutely necessary. Family comes first, and our strong, cross-trained team ensures time off--including last-minute--is supported.

Why the Cowichan Valley?

Considering a move? The Cowichan Valley offers a rare blend of

more affordable housing

compared to larger BC centres, vibrant local communities, and a temperate climate that makes year-round outdoor life easy. You'll find

oceanfront and lake access, rivers, wineries, trails, and mountains

minutes from your door, with

Victoria and Nanaimo

close by for urban amenities. It's a fantastic place to raise a family, shorten your commute, and actually enjoy your evenings and weekends--without sacrificing professional growth.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated, well-rounded accountant to join our collaborative, growing team. This is a full-time position with a clear path for advancement--including

accelerated partnership

for the right person. You'll work on a mix of compliance and advisory files, building experience in both preparation and review of complex engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare

personal income tax returns (T1)

Complete

corporate year-end

and

corporate tax returns (T2)

Prepare

estate and trust returns (T3)

Review work prepared by team members (as experience grows) Provide

consulting and advisory

services to individuals and businesses (Optional) Collaborate with the firm owner on

marketing content

and

public presentations

Qualifications

Strong background in tax preparation (

personal, corporate, estate/trust

) Comfortable with tax and accounting platforms (e.g.,

TaxCycle, CaseWare, QuickBooks Online

) Excellent organization, judgment, and communication Able to work independently and as part of a tight-knit team Growth mindset with interest in expanding responsibility

CPA designation

(or in progress) is an asset, not a requirement
Why McPhee Tax & Accounting?

Respectful, supportive, and flexible workplace

Generous time-off culture

with summers and holidays protected

Family-first

approach to scheduling Clear opportunities for professional growth and

path to partnership

Make an impact in a well-established,

community-rooted

firm
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance
Location:

Duncan, BC V9L 1T6 (required)
Work Location: In person