Personal Tax Processing Specialist

Personal Tax Processing Specialist

Kingston Ross Pasnak LLP is the largest local, independent, full-service accounting firm in Alberta. But that doesn't mean we're only about spreadsheets and number crunching. When we come to work daily, we are driven by a desire to be creative and continually open to new possibilities. This includes building strong relationships with all the people we serve — our clients, our team members and our community. What matters most to us is staying connected, versatile and accessible. These are the qualities that allow us to make a real difference in people's lives and empower them to reach their full potential.

We are an exceptional company – we embrace making small investments, learning from failures quickly, and growing stronger together. We seek inventive problem-solvers who prioritize customers to uncover victories across diverse sectors.

We don't hire for compatibility; we hire for contribution. We search for candidates who embody our core values: Advancement, Accountability, Empathy, Intention, Openness, and Uniqueness. If you're enthusiastic about KRP, flourish in a dynamic setting, and aspire to collaborate with a brilliant, diverse team, we'd love to hear from you

Your Opportunity

Join our fast-paced and supportive Taxation Team as a Personal Tax Processing Specialist, where you'll gain invaluable experience in the world of personal tax and public practice accounting This role is ideal for individuals looking to start or advance their career in tax, offering the chance to develop practical skills during our busy tax season.

Whether you're new to the profession or have limited experience, this position offers hands-on exposure in a professional environment, with opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic team and develop your technical skills.

Your Scope:

• Validate & Review: Conduct initial validation and thorough review of personal tax documentation submitted by clients to ensure all required information is present, accurate, and in compliance with tax regulations.
• Document Management: Assist in the collection, categorization, and organization of client files, ensuring completeness and consistency. Prepare files for tax preparation while maintaining a high level of organization and efficiency.
• Tax Software Proficiency: Utilize tax preparation software such as TaxPrep and CaseWare. You'll be scanning, uploading, and managing digital files, playing a key role in creating a seamless process for our tax team.
• Client Liaison: If required, act as a liaison between clients and the tax team, responding to client inquiries related to document submission and tax filings, and ensuring follow-up on missing or incomplete information.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in performing quality control checks on processed tax files before submission, ensuring all data is entered accurately and conforms to firm policies and regulatory standards.
• Support Role: Provide administrative and operational support to senior tax specialists and accountants, contributing to process improvement during the tax season.
• Adherence to Deadlines: Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, adapting to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Your Qualifications:

• Office Experience: A minimum of one year in an office environment or professional setting is preferred, though we welcome enthusiastic candidates looking to start their careers in public practice.
• Tax Season Exposure: Any previous experience during personal tax season is a valuable asset that will help you hit the ground running.
• Software Familiarity: While familiarity with CaseWare and Tax Prep software is beneficial, we're open to candidates willing to learn and adapt.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Team Player: Ability to follow directions effectively, work independently, and collaborate with a dynamic team.

First Nations Acknowledgment

As this role is based in Edmonton, Alberta, KRP wishes to recognize that we are on the traditional lands known as Treaty 6 Territory, and that the City of Edmonton and all its inhabitants are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene, Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, and Ojibwe.

Equal Opportunities

KRP is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a psychologically safe, diverse, and inclusive environment, where all team members have a sense of belonging. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels, to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

We Seek High Performers Who:

• Embody our core values
• Have a thirst for knowledge
• Are intrinsically motivated
• Desire to learn new skills
• Treat others with respect
• Want to work with the best

Our Culture:

KRP is home to a talented team of professionals. Our skills are diverse, but we all have one thing in common — a commitment to delivering the best solutions and services possible for our clients.

You'll be immersed in a cooperative company culture that values diligent work, accomplishing tasks, and relishing group socials throughout the year. You'll enjoy flexibility in your work location, schedule, vacation time, and attire. While we expect dedication, we also appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Our Values:

Accountability

• We are personally responsible for delivering on our commitments.

Advancement

• We focus on deliberate and sustainable growth for our people, our company, and our clients.

Empathy

• We show care and concern for others.

Intention

• We are purposeful and deliberate in everything we do.

Openness

• We communicate openly and honestly.

Uniqueness

• We celebrate and encourage individuality over conformity.

We don't want you to assimilate; we want you to aspire for greatness.

Join us today.