Role

• Principal focus on various tax and compliance engagements
• Responsibilities:
  • Preparation and review of personal, corporate and trust income tax returns along with other tax elections
  • Assist with corporate reorganizations, estate planning, cross-border transactions and other tax planning initiatives Preparation of all work papers to support income tax return filings
  • Assisting with government tax audits including analytical support, collection of information, preparation of responses and dealing directly with auditors
  • Providing ongoing technical support, coaching and mentoring for the professional development of junior staff
  • Assisting with the management of intermediate and junior staff
  • Correspond with clients and various government agencies to address tax compliance issues
  • Working closely with partners and other senior staff to develop and implement effective strategies and tax planning assignments for clients
  • Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
  • Establish relationships with clients and gain a solid understanding of their business
  • Play a key role in managing the processes and procedures during tax season
  • Build positive working relationships with clients and firm contacts
• Other benefits
  • Flexible/remote working arrangements available
  • Obtain hours required for CPA designation
  • Firm covers cost of CPA courses and exams; paid study days; formal exam support program and training
  • Join firm group benefits plan
  • Phone/travel/meals/professional development/CPA dues/other paid by firm
  • Commission on clients introduced to firm
  • Two weeks’ vacation (three for successful CFE writers)
  • Various paid full and half working days at management discretion during the year (before holidays, after busy season, etc.)

Clearhouse LLP

• Recently recognized as top performer by Canadian Accountant for growth in public company clients article here
• Youthful, progressive, and rapid growth firm.
• Embraces technology to enhance client assignments and firm management.
• Current staff roster is 35+ and hiring is continuous. 
• Large and expanding network contributing to 100% organic growth.
• Just renovated modern 6,500 square foot office at 401/427 – Large office permits physical distancing as part of firm’s formal Covid-19 staff safety policies and protocols.

Successful candidates

• 24 + months accounting experience
• Working towards CPA designation
• Working knowledge of CaseWare, QuickBooks and TaxPrep/Profile
• Ability to complete engagements with limited supervision; support junior associates and co-ops; coordinate directly with clients and report to senior associates and managers
• Strong understanding of a client-focused environment; including the ability to work to meet deadlines and manage concurrent engagements
• Ability to identify and resolve engagement issues
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with clients, co-workers, and other firm contacts
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Internally motivated, lifelong learner and desire to progress through organization