Tax Accountant
Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Model: To Be Confirmed
Compensation: Competitive, Based on Experience
About the Opportunity
Craftensa Business Solutions Inc. is supporting a Toronto-based organization in the search for an experienced Tax Accountant to join its team.
This opportunity is suited to an accounting professional with hands-on Canadian tax experience who is comfortable managing tax preparation, compliance, reporting, and client or internal stakeholder requirements in a deadline-driven environment.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to independently manage multiple tax-related priorities.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and review Canadian corporate and personal income tax returns, including T1 and T2 filings, as applicable
• Prepare tax working papers, supporting schedules, and documentation
• Assist with corporate tax provisions and year-end tax reporting
• Support GST/HST and other applicable tax compliance requirements
• Research Canadian tax legislation and identify potential tax implications or planning opportunities
• Assist with tax planning, reorganizations, and other advisory assignments as required
• Respond to information requests, assessments, and inquiries from the Canada Revenue Agency
• Maintain accurate tax records and ensure compliance with applicable filing deadlines
• Work closely with clients, finance teams, external advisors, and other stakeholders
• Identify discrepancies, potential compliance issues, and opportunities to improve tax processes
• Support financial reporting, reconciliations, and other accounting activities where required
• Stay current on changes to Canadian tax legislation and accounting standards
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
• Previous professional experience in Canadian taxation and accounting
• Hands-on experience preparing Canadian tax returns
• Strong understanding of Canadian corporate and/or personal income tax
• Knowledge of CRA requirements and Canadian tax legislation
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA designation
• Completion or progress toward the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Program
• Experience within a public accounting firm, tax practice, or corporate tax department
• Experience with professional tax preparation and accounting software
• Exposure to tax planning, corporate reorganizations, audits, or CRA reviews
What We're Looking For
We’re looking beyond someone who can simply prepare returns.
The right candidate understands the reasoning behind the numbers, can identify potential issues before they become problems, and is comfortable taking ownership of their work. They should be technically strong, organized, dependable, and capable of communicating tax matters clearly to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
