Staff/specialist

Description:

As a key member of the team, you will work on Canadian and US tax planning initiatives and compliance. You will continue your professional development in a fast-paced and rewarding practice that also provides deep learning opportunities. You will be developing solutions while working on complex cross border advisory projects. Your organizational skills will enable you to effectively manage multiple projects and in some instances direct the work of junior staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and completeness, as well as provide support to the team leaders. The ideal candidate has a passion for learning and enjoys working on challenging but equally rewarding projects.

• Continue to build deep understanding of Canadian and US personal tax laws including passive foreign investment corporation and controlled foreign corporation regimes; US estate, gift and trust compliance and other matters relevant to a client's situation.
• As a key member of the tax engagement team, work closely with staff, provide support to team leaders and demonstrate strong time-management skills.
• Prepare Canadian and US individual and trust income tax returns and prepare highly complex tax returns and calculations (including Form 5471, complex 8621, estate and gift tax returns etc.).
• Review simpler Canadian and US individual income tax returns prepared by more junior staff.
• Maintain client files to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules.
• Correspond regularly with individual clients and tax authorities.
• Provide support to team members in practice development tasks including assistance with development and delivery of training programs, preparation of presentations and marketing material.