Accounting Technician

**TAX ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN**

**The Firm**
- At KRP, everything we do is designed to empower people to reach their full potential. That is our purpose. It is what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do.

For 75 years,
** Kingston Ross Pasnak**, LLP, Chartered Professional Accountants (KRP) has been serving clients in Western Canada, becoming one of the region’s largest, full-service accounting firms. We provide the personalized advice that our clients need to maintain their competitive edge, and we deliver that expertise with the responsiveness of a much smaller firm.

We aim to establish deep relationships with our people, clients and community through excellent service, personal connections, superior knowledge, and forward-thinking innovation. We empower people by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, and through our involvement and support.
- More than merely accountants, we empower our clients with the information and analysis they need to make informed decisions.

**The Role**
- KRP is currently looking for a full-time
**Tax Accounting Technician** who will serve as an integral member of the Taxation practice area.

At KRP, we attribute a large part of the Firm’s success to our growing Taxation department.

**Core Responsibilities**:

- Reporting to the Partners and Managers within the Tax Group, the Technician will be responsible to complete personal tax returns (T1’s), terminal returns (T1’s), Trust returns (T3’s), possibly some corporate returns (T2’s) and other corporate work such as capital dividend account elections.
- Corresponding directly with clients and their advisors (e.g. lawyers) covering general tax issues.
- Reviewing tax and GST assessments from CRA, and completing general tax research, basic accounting projects, and bookkeeping.
- Participating in weekly tax update meetings, and assisting with other various firm / client projects that may be required.
- For the farm clientele, preparing various returns for farm programs as well as personal farm tax returns, which would include developing a general knowledge of the farming industry.

**Competencies & Attributes**:

- Ability to navigate a fast-paced professional services environment, and adapt in situations of change and ambiguity
- An ability to follow direction effectively and work well both independently and within a team
- Keen attention to detail
- Demonstrate a high-level of accountability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a high aptitude for providing exceptional customer service
- Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

**Qualifications**:

- Accounting diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute
- Previous related tax experience would be an asset
- Experience working in public practice would be an asset
- Knowledge and experience working in accounting software such as CaseWare, Tax Prep, QuickBooks, and Simply Accounting
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel

**Package**
- A total compensation package that includes an extended health benefits package for both body and mind.
- Support for your breaks: from three weeks’ vacation to rest and recharge and personal days to support your family and lifestyle.
- A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a local firm.
- To work with a group of people who are humble, supportive, and care deeply about clients.
- We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives._