TLDR:
Role: Tax Services Associate
Location: Remote, open to any Canadian resident
Team Size: ~60
Experience: Ideal candidate would have associate experience at a public accounting firm and Canadian tax knowledge.
Salary Range: $55K - $70K (CAD)
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LiveCA LLP is one of Canada’s largest online Chartered Professional Accounting firms with a community that spans from coast to coast.
Reimagining the accounting industry and accounting firm culture - our vision is for every individual on the LiveCA team to find fulfillment not only in their professional endeavors but also to feel supported in enjoying their pursuits outside of work.
Our core values are a reflection of the people who make up our team. When your personal values align with ours, you’ll find yourself more excited about the work you do.
- Empathetic
- Humbly Confident
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Growth Oriented
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Tax Services Associate, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional client experience, building strong and lasting client relationships within the CRA and tax services domain. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:
- Prepare and file corporate, personal, federal, and provincial tax returns.
- Prepare tax slips such as T4s, T5s, and other relevant slips as required.
- Prepare compilation engagements
- Respond to CRA audits and notices.
- Conduct research and prepare responses to tax queries from clients and the LiveCA team.
- Respond to client inquiries regarding tax matters.
- Attend client meetings to observe and support managers on tax-related discussions.
- Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
- Provide coverage for colleagues on tax-related tasks as needed.
- Contribute to innovation, which may include initiating tax process improvements, documenting new or updated tax procedures, developing standardized tax templates, and collaborating with the larger team on such initiatives.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR*
- You’ve started (or completed) your Canadian CPA designation
- You have experience at a Canadian accounting firm with compliance, tax and/or assurance engagements
- You have Canadian tax knowledge and experience
- You have strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task competing priorities
- You have a passion for excellent client services
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others towards a common goal
* we recognize that the best person for the job may not tick all these boxes. All applications will be reviewed (by a human) to determine relevant experience/education.
WHY LIVECA
- Professional Growth: we support CPA students through financing courses and providing additional time off for exams. Once designated, CPAs are allotted a CPD budget, time off to complete professional development and have their professional dues covered by the firm.
- Remote Friendly and Flexible Schedule: at LiveCA you are not tied to specific office hours. Our team has autonomy over when and how they work, as long as their team and clients continue to be supported.
- PTO: 3 weeks vacation and 3 floating holidays per year for cultural or personal events that don’t fall within the statutory holiday calendar. All employees start with 10 paid Sick/Mental Health days.
- Benefits: Extended health benefits and an additional $2000/year Health Spending Account for any other needs.
- Tech Stipend: of $150/month for at-home office/tech expense that falls outside of the equipment LiveCA provides to all employees.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
LiveCA is an equal-opportunity employer and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will strive to accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment process. If selected to move forward, please email hr@liveca.ca with the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
