Job Description

About Us

Founded in 2014,

SDG Chartered Professional Accountant

is a boutique accounting firm located in the Greater Toronto Area. We specialize in personal and corporate tax filings, with a strong focus on both Canadian and U.S. cross-border taxation. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, many of whom have worked at Big 4 public accounting firms. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalized service to our clients.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a

Senior Tax Accountant

who is a strong communicator, a proactive team player, and highly driven to achieve excellence--not only in client service but also in contributing to the growth of the firm. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working in a Canadian CPA firm and demonstrate a deep understanding of public practice.

Note:

While we value diverse experience, preference will be given to candidates with recent Canadian public accounting firm experience.

Key Responsibilities

Review bookkeeping work including bank reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, depreciation, income tax accruals, and intercompany account reconciliations Prepare and process client payroll using cloud-based payroll platforms Manage client invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and recordkeeping Compile CPA-issued financial statements and prepare year-end working papers Prepare T1, T2, and T3 tax returns, as well as related regulatory forms (T4, T5, HST, EHT, WSIB) Draft client correspondence and coordinate directly with clients to gather required information Conduct high-level tax research and respond to client inquiries Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency to resolve client tax issues Report directly to the owner and provide regular updates on engagements

Qualifications

Minimum of

3-5 years' experience

working in a Canadian CPA firm

Successfully completed all educational requirements for CPA Canada

(or equivalent)

High preference

given to candidates who have completed the

CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course

Strong proficiency in

QuickBooks Online

, Microsoft Word, and

advanced Excel skills

Experience using

Intuit Profile

, TaxPrep, or similar tax software Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in a team-oriented environment Must be able to

commute to our office in Scarborough (Warden & Lawrence)

- this is an

on-site role

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress
Application question(s):

Do you have a CPA or CPA equivalent? Have you completed the in-depth tax course with CPA Ontario?
Experience:

Canadian Tax: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (M4W)