Company Overview
At Progress Group, we are entrepreneurs at heart. We understand that every member of our team is working to maximize outcomes in both their personal and professional life, and we are committed to a mutually beneficial culture for our team and our clients, built on customer service excellence, innovation, empowerment, accountability, and a task-oriented, honest work ethic.
Job Summary
The Tax Accountant is a hands-on role responsible for preparing and supporting personal and corporate income tax engagements across a diverse client portfolio. This role suits a tax professional with solid technical grounding in Canadian tax compliance and practical T1 and T2 preparation experience who is looking to build a long-term career in tax within a growing public accounting practice.
We are looking for someone who is fully committed to the role and fully equipped to perform from day one: dependable, accurate, coachable, and ready to put in the work required during peak tax season. This is not a stepping-stone position, it is an opportunity for a genuinely engaged professional to grow with the firm.
Hours
The Tax Accountant is expected to work 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Hours increase significantly during personal and corporate tax season, and full availability during this period is required. This role is based primarily in-office, with hybrid flexibility as determined by management.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare personal (T1) and corporate (T2) income tax returns for a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and CRA compliance across all assigned filings
- Support tax planning engagements for owner-managed Canadian domestic clients
- Contribute to the tax department’s workflow, processes, and file completion during tax season
- Draft correspondence with the CRA, including responses to assessments and audit inquiries, for review and sign-off
- Communicate directly with clients on routine tax matters, escalating complex issues as needed
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end tax provisions and related reconciliations
- Track and manage tax installment schedules for corporate and individual clients
- Coordinate with the bookkeeping and accounting teams on financial statements used in tax filings
- Research technical tax issues and support implementation of practical planning solutions
- Stay current on new tax legislation relevant to the client base
- Take ownership of assigned files, including budgeting, work-in-progress tracking, and meeting deadlines
- Support quality-control and administrative processes within the tax department
Competencies
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in personal and corporate tax preparation within a public accounting firm (required)
- Demonstrated, hands-on experience preparing T1 personal and T2 corporate tax returns
- Enrollment in, or genuine commitment to pursuing, the CPA designation and In-Depth Tax Program is an asset, though not required
- Solid working knowledge of Canadian personal and corporate tax legislation and CRA compliance requirements
- Clear, professional client communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Detail-oriented, accurate, and dependable, with a genuinely proactive work ethic
- Fully committed to the role, with the availability and reliability the position demands, especially during tax season
- Self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of tax and accounting software, TaxCycle, Karbon, QuickBooks, Caseware, preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word
Education & Designation
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- CPA designation, or active progress toward it, is a strong asset
- Enrollment in the CPA In-Depth Tax Program (CICA) is an asset, not a requirement, at this level
Experience Preferred
- TaxCycle: 1–2 years
- Karbon (CRM): working familiarity
- Caseware / QuickBooks: 1–2 years
- T1 Personal Tax Preparation: prior season experience required
- T2 Corporate Tax Preparation: prior exposure required
Compensation & Benefits
- CA$60,000 – CA$75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Benefits for full-time employees after the 3-month probationary period
- Health and life benefits
- Paid vacation
- Year-end bonuses (if applicable)
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M6K 1X9
