Tax Associate

**Tax Associate (co-op) - Tax Season**

**Location**: Cambridge, ON (In-office)

**Duration**: 12 weeks (Tax Season)

**Hours**: 30-60 hours per week

**Compensation**: CAD $17.6 per hour

**Start Date**: 1st Feb 2026

**About the Role**

We are a growing accounting and tax services firm based in Cambridge, Ontario, providing personal and small business tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. During tax season, we are seeking motivated **Accounting students** to join our team as **Tax Associate (co-op)**.

This role is designed as a **work-integrated learning co-op** that provides hands-on exposure to real-world tax preparation and accounting operations under the supervision of experienced tax professionals.

**Key Responsibilities**

As a Tax Associate (co-op), you will support the firm during peak tax season and gain exposure to core accounting and tax functions, including:

- Assisting with the preparation of **personal income tax returns (T1)** under supervision
- Collecting, organizing, and reviewing client tax documentation
- Entering financial data into tax and accounting software
- Supporting bookkeeping tasks, including bank and credit card reconciliations
- Assisting with payroll data entry and basic payroll processing
- Performing administrative and compliance-related tasks during tax season
- Maintaining confidentiality and data accuracy in all client records
- Supporting senior tax staff with ad-hoc tax season projects

**Learning Outcomes**
- Practical exposure to Canadian personal tax preparation
- Understanding of tax-season workflows in a professional accounting firm
- Hands-on experience with accounting and tax software
- Improved accuracy, attention to detail, and professional communication skills
- Real-world experience to complement academic accounting studies
- Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven tax season environment
- Real-world experience to complement academic accounting studies
- Direct mentorship and supervision by experienced tax professionals
- Professional communication and client confidentiality best practices

**Required**
- Currently enrolled in a **college or post-secondary accounting, business, or finance program**:

- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Professionalism and commitment to confidentiality

**Preferred (but not required)**
- Prior exposure to bookkeeping or accounting coursework
- Familiarity with basic tax concepts
- Interest in pursuing a career in accounting or tax services
- HRBlock Tax Academy Income Tax Level 1 (Federal) Certification
- One or more tax season experiences with tax preparation firms
- Proficiency with tax preparation softwares such as TaxCycle, iFirm Taxprep, or ProFile
- Proficiency with accounting softwares such as Xero or QuickBooks

**Why Join Us**
- Direct mentorship from experienced tax professionals
- Exposure to real client work (not just observation)
- Strong resume-building opportunity for accounting students
- Opportunity to be considered for future seasonal roles

**Additional Information**
- This role is structured as a **work-integrated learning co-op**:

- Suitable for students seeking practical experience during tax season
- Co-op duration and hours are aligned with academic and funding requirements

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: $17.60 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 60 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Required: Are you currently enrolled in a full or part-time program at a recognized post-secondary institution?
- Required: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident?
- Required: Have you opted for a co-op work term for winter 2026?

Work Location: In person