Senior Tax Technician
About The Position
Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. They are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities, building strong relationships with clients, team members, and the community. They embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together, seeking inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers. This role is a vital part of the Tax Team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Estates and Trusts. The Senior Tax Technician will collaborate across departments to support the preparation and completion of a high volume of tax filings and related work for the firm and its clients. A key focus will be supporting personal tax engagements, providing exposure to complex and specialized tax areas, and developing technical expertise in personal tax, estates, trusts, and succession related matters.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education is required
- Strong Excel skills (intermediate to advanced)
- Strong numerical aptitude and comfort working with financial information
- Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage a high volume of work under pressure
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and manage multiple priorities
- Comfort working in a challenging environment with competing deadlines and multiple stakeholders
- A strong commitment to continuous learning, including formal training, courses, and independent study
- Interest in developing specialized knowledge in estate and trust taxation
Nice To Haves
- An accounting or related discipline is considered an asset
- Administrative or financial management experience considered an asset
- Previous tax, estate, or trust experience is an asset
- Experience with accounting software such as TaxPrep, CaseWare, QuickBooks, or Simply Accounting is an asset
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of tax filings, with a significant focus on: Personal tax returns (T1’s), including terminal returns, RRSP over-contribution forms, TFSA over-contribution forms, Trust returns (T3’s) and estate-related filings, Select corporate returns (T2’s) and related filings (e.g., capital dividend account elections)
- Respond to CRA reviews and correspondence
- Assist in preparing written submissions, including requests for relief or objections to CRA assessments
- Manage and administer a significant volume of tasks, ensuring all work is accurately completed, filed, and tracked efficiently
- Maintain strong organization across multiple files and deadlines, particularly during peak tax season
- Support team members by answering questions and referencing previous filings
- Correspond directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., brokers, lawyers) on general tax matters
- Review CRA notices and assist with general tax research
- Participate in weekly tax update meetings and contribute to team and client projects
- Support farm clients by preparing farm program filings and personal farm tax returns, while developing general industry knowledge
Benefits
- A total rewards package, including above market salary and annual bonuses
- Three weeks’ vacation (starting base)
- Ten personal days
- 100% employer match on medical and dental benefits
- Health spending account
- On-site fitness center
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- A flexible and remote working model
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
