Junior Staff Accountant
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Accounting
Tax Accountant, Public Accounting, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance
Is available during tax season (Feb–Apr)
Position DetailsAccounting Student Opportunity – Tax Season Role
Gain hands‑on experience in personal and corporate tax, work directly with a CPA, and build real‑world skills during tax season.
We are a growing CPA firm in Calgary looking for accounting students to join our team during tax season. This role is designed as a learning opportunity where you will gain hands‑on exposure to real tax files, professional workflows, and CPA firm operations.
What You Will Learn- How personal and corporate tax returns are prepared
- How to work with real client financial documents
- How to use professional tax and accounting software
- How CPA firms organize and review files
- How to identify and flag issues instead of guessing
- Inputting tax slips into tax software
- Organizing and labeling client documents
- Comparing current year information with prior year
- Downloading CRA carry forward information
- Assisting with bookkeeping cleanup
- Following firm checklists and procedures
- Is currently studying accounting
- Pays attention to details and double‑checks work
- Is comfortable working with numbers and Excel
- Asks questions instead of guessing
- Is available during tax season (Feb–Apr)
- Contract:
Tax Season (Feb–Apr) - Location:
In‑office in Calgary (training provided) - Pay:
Competitive hourly wage - Potential to become permanent after tax season
We are a small CPA firm, but we believe strongly in building a team where people feel supported, included, and genuinely enjoy working together.
We work hard during tax season — but we also make time to connect, learn, and grow as a team.
Team Activities & Social Events- Annual off‑site team retreat where we stay together for 2–3 nights and focus on team growth, reflection, and connection
- Summer BBQ where we relax, enjoy good food, and spend time together outside the office
- Fun social games and activities during our Christmas party
- Post–tax season “fun day” to relax and celebrate everyone’s effort
- We believe strong teams don’t just happen — they’re built through shared experiences.
- Hold weekly “opportunity for growth” sessions where we learn from real work situations and mistakes in a supportive way
- Provide frequent internal training
- Team members encouraged to ask questions and share what they learn
- Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities — not something to hide.
Because we are a small firm, every team member plays an important role.
You are not just “extra help.” Your ideas, observations, and questions are valued, and we truly welcome your insights. We grow together as a team.
We’d Love to Meet YouIf you’re an accounting student looking for real experience in a supportive and friendly environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us for tax season, learn how a CPA firm truly operates, and be part of a team that grows together.
How to ApplyYou can apply this job by following the two steps
Step 1:
Please click the link below to fill out online application
Step 2:
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