Tax Accountant - Insight Global (Alberta Beach)

Title - Junior Accountant & Senior Accountant (TAX) We are seeking a Junior Accountant & Senior Accountant who comes from a strong background of T1 and T2 tax work to join our full service accounting client. The ideal candidate will come with experience with small to medium-sized accounting shops/firms is required. The successful candidates will be comfortable providing comprehensive, hands-on full-service accounting, bookkeeping, and tax support to a diverse portfolio of small to medium-sized businesses. These 2 opportunities come with immense growth potential. This is a remote position but you need to be able to come in person on occasion to meet with management as well as clients across the Edmonton region. Day to Day - Client Support: Manage a diverse client base of small to medium-sized businesses with revenues ranging from $0 to $9M (most clients fall within the $100k–$300k and $1M–$5M ranges). - Service Delivery: Execute hands-on full accounting services for companies, ranging from comprehensive daily business management to standard corporate tax filings. - Core Accounting: Handle day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, corporate tax reviews, and general tax support. - Client Care: Proactively follow up with clients to track historical data and ensure their overall financial health. - Work Style: Work primarily remote, utilizing online and cloud systems, while participating in mandatory weekly alignment and reporting meetings. Responsibilities - Oversee year-end close processes and accurate T2 corporate tax preparation. - Conduct final reviews of journal entries, corporate taxes, and financial statements. - Lead in-person year-end meetings with clients in the Edmonton area and virtually for clients outside of the Edmonton region. - Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, accounting and daily bank reconciliations. - Assist with the preparation and filing of T1 (personal) and T2 (corporate) taxes. - Verify accurate data entry and process standard journal entries. - Coordinate with clients to safely gather files and tax documentation. Required Experience: - Junior role: 1-3 years of accounting and tax experience coming from a small-to-medium accounting firm or home-based practice. - Senior Role: 3–5 years of accounting and tax experience coming from a small-to-medium accounting firm or home-based practice. - Tax Expertise: Strong, proven exposure to both T1 and T2 compliance of small to medium sized corporations. - Tech Stack: Complete proficiency with QuickBooks, CaseWare, and Intuit Profile. - Core Competencies: Excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently under tight turnaround times, and high trustworthiness. Nice to Have Skills - Chartered Qualified Accountant (CPA) designation. - Experience handling cross-border accounting and tax compliance (e.g., US-Canada border tax issues or Amazon e-commerce clients). Junior Accountant $50,000 to $65,000 per year annual salary. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2oyumk