Sr. Tax Accountant
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Robert Half
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Tax Accountant
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Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a highly skilled tax professional with a passion for Canadian taxation and mentoring emerging talent? Our firm is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this high-impact role, you will bridge complex tax strategy and client success, leveraging your expertise in public practice accounting to drive outstanding results.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Quality Control
Oversee a team of bookkeepers, actively coaching and ensuring proficiency in financial statement preparation and T2 accuracy.Review T1 and T2 returns at a high level, ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards before filing.Tax Advisory & Strategy
Meet with business owners to evaluate year-end performance and provide strategic advice (including optimal salary/dividend compensation structures).Lead complex tax planning initiatives, such as corporate reorganizations and restructurings, including filing required tax elections.Serve as the primary contact for CRA audits and reviews, resolving disputes and navigating complex tax scenarios.Operations & Execution
Maintain technical excellence by processing complex financial statements and T1/T2 returns on a daily basis.Manage a diverse client portfolio, ensuring all deadlines are met across multiple concurrent projects.Identify opportunities for expanded service offerings within your client base and contribute to firm growth initiatives.Key Interfaces:
Internal:
Partners, Bookkeepers, Office ManagerExternal:
Clients, Government Agencies, Financial InstitutionWhat Success Looks Like: The ideal Senior Tax Accountant demonstrates a proactive, owner-operator mindset, balancing technical expertise with mentoring and advocacy. Success is delivered through error-free, timely filings, successful resolution of complex tax issues, and strategic tax plans that drive measurable client outcomes. Top performers grow their book of business by earning deep trust and supporting clients through every audit, reorganization, and fiscal year-end.
Ready to advance your career?
Apply today or contact a Robert Half talent solutions professional to schedule a walk-through and learn more about this opportunity.
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