Tax & Accounting Associate

Job Posting digitaltaxCPA 

digitaltaxCPA is seeking an experienced Accounting and Tax Associate to join our dynamic team. We are a newly established digitally enabled tax and accounting firm dedicated to bringing innovative and technology enabled ideas to help our clients manage their business and solve problems. 

We are looking for an Accounting and Tax Associate with 1 – 3 years experience to join our dedicated and growing team in Toronto. You are a self-starter, interested in gaining broad-based experience on a wide variety of projects and seek to further your career working with a team focused on collaboration and learning. With the ability to deliver exceptional client service and outstanding results, you also have a passion for technology and efficiency and appreciate a firm that values respect, diversity, and work-life balance. 

The ideal candidate for the role is a professional with an entrepreneurial spirit who regards themselves as an advisor to our clients. 

Position – Accounting and Tax Associate – Full-time 

Location – Toronto (Partially in office) 

Responsibilities: 

• Set up client accounts in Xero and our data extraction tool Hubdocs, with our standardized chart of accounts; 

• Develop an understanding of the client’s business; 

• Leverage firm technology tools plus various cloud-based technologies, to execute and deliver on engagements including the set up of accounts, preparation of tax credit estimates, tax credit applications, managing and reporting budgets to actuals 

• Assume responsibility for each client to execute monthly bookkeeping, HST filings, and preparation of the annual returns; 

• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts, review and approve inputting of bills using Hubdocs, and create sales invoices and manage payments; 

• Liaise with the Canada Revenue Agency and relevant provincial ministries on client issues; 

• Preparation of monthly financial statements; 

• Provide support to clients on general questions regarding bookkeeping and tax issues. 

Requirements: 

• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a similar role is preferred 

• Completion of a University or College business or accounting degree/diploma; 

• Previous experience with bookkeeping (experience with Xero or other cloud-based solutions is an asset) 

• Passion for learning new skills and technology applications; 

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Xero or other cloud-based accounting solutions 

• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

Please apply with a cover letter and resume to: careers@digitaltaxcpa.ca 

You can also find us on our website at www.digitaltaxcpa.ca 

digitaltaxCPA is committed to an environment that values teaching and takes pride in the collaborative environment we have established. If you meet our requirements for this role, we would very much like to hear from you! 

digitaltaxCPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available, just request. 

Thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.