Tax Preparer

Calculate tax preparation invoices according to return complexity and processing time required, to collect and process payments.
- Meet critical deadlines during tax season and ability to work well within a team. Must be a quick learner and have ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain office standards through organization of filing systems via QuickBooks and physical systems.
- Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Explain federal and provincial tax laws to individuals and companies.
- Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep client's tax liability to a minimum.
- Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
- Compute taxes owed or overpaid, by completing data entries into tax software.
- Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures.
- Consult tax law to determine procedures for preparation of atypical returns.
- Process and submit payroll, HST, and WSIB.
- Record day-to-day financial transactions and complete the posting process to maintain records.
- Create financial statements/ reports and reconcile bank accounts.
- Knowledge of Corporate tax returns in relation to Liabilities, Assets, P/L and Balance Sheet.
- Knowledge of Taxcycle, Profile, and QuickBooks software programs are considered an asset.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is considered necessary.
- Must be available some evenings and weekends, as required. Salary to be determined based on experience and skill.
- Opportunity for advancements.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: $15.50-$17.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Tax Preparation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location