About Us
At Zeifmans, we believe that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives. Our team thrives on creativity, competence, and hard work. As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the personal and business needs and goals of our clients. You will provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, IPOs and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.
About the Position
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing both the compliance and tax planning needs of our clients. Our client base includes high net worth individuals, corporate entities spanning various industries, family trusts, partnerships, and cross border structures. We are looking for a candidate who can combine solid tax knowledge with innovative thinking and excellent writing skills. Your ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and persuasively will be key to your success in this role. Experience with U.S. tax regulations will be highly valued.
This role will also require an excellent understanding of accounting principles with experience in financial reporting and assurance engagements.
Summary of Responsibilities
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Correspond with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals.
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Prepare and review complex tax returns for various entities, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities with cross border tax exposure.
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Develop and implement tax strategies that align with our clients’ financial goals
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Conduct research on Canadian tax laws, regulations and treaty provisions to provide creative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
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Communicate findings and recommendations in clear, concise written reports, tax planning memos, and tax planning slide decks.
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Assist in the preparation of compilation files, reviews, and financial audits, where capacity allows.
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Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
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Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management.
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Mentor junior staff and contribute to their professional development
Summary of Experience
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Minimum of 3 years of tax experience in a Professional Services firm
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a liberal arts background is highly valued.
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CPA designation or equivalent preferred.
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Completion of any levels of the CPA in-depth tax courses an asset.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
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Exceptional writing and communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex ideas effectively.
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Proven track record of hard work, dedication, and a proactive approach to challenges.
Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.
Zeifmans Offers You:
We celebrate creativity and encourage our team members to think outside the box. You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate professionals who value intelligence and hard work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.
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These benefits include:Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members
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Flexible in-office dress code
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Short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
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Summer Fridays off in July and August
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Flexible work hours
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Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
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Providing you with opportunities to give back and support your community
If you are a creative thinker with a strong background in tax accounting, experience with high-net-worth clients or cross-border corporate entities, and a passion for problem-solving, we want to hear from you!
Why Zeifmans?
At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars – because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.
Supporting you through earning your CPA designation: Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare and we reimburse you for exam fees.
Helping you succeed at every level: Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance or accounting – there’s tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.
Your well-being matters – professionally and personally: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. That means great health benefits, a focus on work-life balance. Our employees don’t just survive, they thrive.
Making time for fun: You’re not a robot. Neither are we. While Zeifmans’ employees take pride in their work, we also like to have fun together. Not only do we provide a catered lunch on Thursdays and all-you-can-eat snacks, but Zeifmans also has yearly golf, beach and ski days, along with team and firm-wide events like holiday parties and staff celebrations.
A focus on giving back: Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans’ employees.
The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
