Tax Accountant Canadian Tax 6 Months Contract

Job Description

Outsourced.ph is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Accountant to join a dynamic accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional to contribute their expertise in Canadian tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial reporting while managing multiple client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns, including T1, T2, and T3, as well as related tax and regulatory forms such as T4, T5, HST, EHT, and WSIB.
• Prepare and finalize corporate Financial Compilation Reports (formerly known as Notice to Reader).
• Perform bookkeeping activities, including:
• Preparation of adjusting journal entries
• Bank reconciliations
• Calculation of depreciation
• Income tax accruals
• Reconciliation of inter-company accounts
• Assist clients with various tax matters, including responding to CRA inquiries and supporting CRA audits or reviews.
• Manage multiple client engagements efficiently, prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to internal workflow management and collaborate with the tax team, providing guidance and support where needed.
• Proactively identify and resolve engagement issues.
• Maintain accurate and confidential financial and tax information.

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in private company public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian corporate and personal taxation.
• Experience with trust and partnership taxation is an asset.
• Proven experience preparing and finalizing corporate financial statements.
• Experience dealing with CRA audits and inquiries.
• Strong knowledge of CRA Online Services.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and make sound recommendations.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and utilize new technologies and processes to improve efficiency.
  
  

Software Skills

• Proficiency in learning and utilizing new technology to improve efficiency and client service.
• Demonstrated experience with accounting and tax software, including:
• QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• QuickBooks Desktop
• Intuit Profile
• Wolters Kluwer Taxprep (T1, T2, and Taxprep Forms)
• CaseWare
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with CRA Online Services is a strong asset.
• Experience with other cloud-based accounting and payment platforms such as:
• Xero
• Wave Accounting
• Hubdoc/Dext
• Plooto
• Wagepoint

Work Setup Remote

Hired staff is required to have a stable and reliable internet connection with at least 20MBPS for both download AND upload speed

Must work Night Shift from 9PM to 6AM PHT

Equipment will be provided by the company

By clicking on the "I'm Interested" button I hereby allow Outsourced Quality Assured Services, Inc. ("Outsourced") to store and collect my personal information for the purposes of employment application. As such, I agree and authorize Outsourced to collect, store, or continue to use my personal information for the above-stated purpose, and to retain my personal information for a period of 1 year, and for these purposes only.

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