US Tax Accountant
Posted 17hrs ago
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Senior Accountant managing US-Canada cross-border tax compliance and planning within a modern Canadian accounting firm. Collaborating with high-net-worth individuals and small businesses.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review US (Forms 1040, 1120, 1065) and Canadian (T1, T2, T3) tax returns
- Coordinate and review cross-border tax filings and disclosures (e.g., FBAR, 5471, 3520)
- Identify cross-border tax planning opportunities and risks
- Research and communicate complex tax issues with clients and team members
- Support internal tax planning initiatives and process improvements
- Participate in cross-border tax team check-ins and mentorship
- Communicate directly with clients and lead meetings
- Improve internal and client processes and systems
- Support automation and system efficiencies
- Provide weekly updates during team check-ins
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture
Requirements:
- CPA designation (PH or equivalent)
- 5+ years post-designation public practice experience
- 2+ years working with a US or Canadian accounting firm
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Strong technical understanding of US and Canadian tax laws
- Tech-savvy with advanced computer skills
- Able to work night shift (aligned with Canadian hours)
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work independently
- Self-starter with excellent multitasking ability
- Experience with Canadian and US tax preparation software (TaxCycle, Taxprep, CCH Axcess, GoSystem etc.)
- System improvement or automation experience
- Familiarity with other modern cloud accounting tools
Benefits:
- 13th-month pay
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance top-up
- Performance-based growth opportunities
- 3 mental wellness days per year
- Your birthday off
- A full week off during Christmas




















