Job Description

Overview

We are a well-established CPA firm located in Richmond with a diverse base of clients and wide spectrum of services. We aim to develop trust-worthy client relationship by providing professional expertise and exceptional customer service. We treat our clients' needs as our top priority and we care about our employees just as much as we care about our clients. We believe that by creating excellence in our people, we can achieve excellence as a team.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Tax Preparer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing and filing T1 tax returns for individuals during the tax season in March - April, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations. This role requires strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles, as well as the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.

Duties

• Prepare federal T1 tax returns for individuals, including those with rental income, foreign assets, self-employment income, and investment income
• Prepare GST returns for self-employed individuals as well as individuals with commercial rental income
• Review and verify all documentation submitted by clients for completeness and accuracy.
• Answer tax-related questions from clients
• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary information for tax preparation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in preparing T1 tax returns, ideally working for 1 or more tax seasons
• Proficiency in using tax preparation software such as Profile, Taxprep, or Taxcycle
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax forms such as T776, T778, T2125, T1135
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple client accounts effectively.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to explain tax positions to clients and explain a tax return
• A degree in Accounting is a plus but not mandatory.

This position may transfer to a full-time permanent position for the right candidate, with opportunities for growth.

Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@ben-cpa.com. We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $17.00-$25.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-03-03