At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tax audits, develop strategies, and prepare tax returns for clients.
- Company: Join BDO, a people-first firm recognized among Canada's Top 100 Employers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, flexible time off, and wellness support.
- Other info: Engage in community initiatives and enjoy a supportive, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your career in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: CPA designation or in progress, 3+ years in public accounting, and tax expertise.
The predicted salary is between 68000 - 100000 $ per year.
Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.
Our Barrie office is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Canadian Tax Services team. This is for an existing vacancy and the successful candidate will own the following responsibilities:
- Deal with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals
- Develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities
- Identify and document tax filing positions including risk analysis
- Prepare and review personal, corporate, and trust income tax returns along with other tax information forms
- Research tax issues and prepare memoranda or client letters, including writing reports/letters at the appropriate level for the intended audience
How do we define success for your role?
- You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration
- You understand your clients' industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high quality work
- You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
- You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent
- You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
- You grow your expertise through learning and professional development
Your Experience And Education
- You have completed or are nearing completion of your CPA designation
- You are enrolled or in the process of enrolling in the in-depth tax course
- You have 3+ years of experience in public accounting with a specialization in tax
- You have a good understanding of relevant tax legislation, corporate, personal, and trust tax compliance and planning
- You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work
The expected range of compensation for this role is $68,000 - $100,000 annually.
Why BDO?
- Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026.
- We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
- We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
- We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
- We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose.
- We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what's next and help shape the future of our firm.
Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.
Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We're committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.
Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone.
Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients.
Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.
Ready to make your mark at BDO? BDO may use artificial intelligence enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process. While these tools assist our teams, our use of AI does not replace human decision making, and all employment-related outcomes are made by BDO personnel.
Senior Accountant in Barrie employer: BDO Canada
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