Senior Chartered Accountant – Canadian / US Taxation

Job Title

Senior Chartered Accountant – Canadian / US Taxation

Experience

7+ Years

Location

Remote

Qualification

CA preferred / required; Canadian CPA is an advantage

Working Days

Monday to Friday

Working Hours

09:00 AM to 05:00 PM EST

Employment Type

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Chartered Accountant with strong hands-on expertise in either Canadian taxation or US taxation. The candidate will manage corporate tax returns, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with international clients and CPA firms. Experience in either Canadian or US taxation will be an added advantage.

Mandatory Skills

Canadian Taxation, US Taxation, T2 Corporate Tax Returns, US Federal & State Tax Returns, GST/HST/PST Compliance, CSRS 4200, CSRE 2400, Forms 1120/1120-S, QuickBooks Online, Caseware, Xero, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare Canadian T2 corporate tax returns or US federal and state tax returns, depending on the candidate's expertise.

Handle Canadian GST/HST/PST compliance or applicable US state tax requirements.

Prepare financial statements, tax schedules, reconciliations, and year-end reports.

Manage full-cycle bookkeeping, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing.

For Canadian tax candidates, handle NTR engagements under CSRS 4200 and review engagements under CSRE 2400.

Use QuickBooks Online, Caseware, Xero, and relevant tax preparation software.

Manage client communications, tax authority correspondence, and filing deadlines.

Review junior accountants' work and support process improvements where required.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

7+ years of accounting and taxation experience.

Strong practical experience in at least one of the following

Canadian Taxation

T2 corporate tax returns, CCPC, SBD, CCA, GST/HST/PST, and knowledge of CSRS 4200 and CSRE 2400.

US Taxation

Federal and state tax compliance, corporate tax returns such as Forms 1120 and 1120-S, and applicable tax regulations.

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; Caseware experience is highly desirable.

Knowledge of bookkeeping, financial statements, tax reconciliations, and regulatory compliance.

Relevant CA qualification and strong English communication skills.

Ability to independently manage client files and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience in either Canadian or US taxation.

Experience with Canadian or US CPA firms or international accounting practices.

Familiarity with TaxCycle, Profile, DT Max, ProSeries, UltraTax CS, or equivalent software.

Canadian CPA qualification or progress toward certification.

Experience in client management, team mentoring, and accounting workflow automation.

Important : Candidates with strong hands-on experience in either Canadian taxation or US taxation are eligible. Experience in both jurisdictions will be an added advantage. General bookkeeping or accounting experience without practical taxation expertise will not be sufficient.