Post-secondary education in accounting, finance or equivalent experience.
Bilingual French/English is an asset
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or enrollment in CPA certification program is an asset.
3+ years of experience preparing and/or reviewing federal and provincial tax returns, such as T1/TP-1, T2/CO-17/AT1, T3/TP-646, T5013/TP-600 etc.
Strong background in tax research and analysis and a deep understanding of Canadian tax law
Quebec provincial tax return experience is an asset
Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate technical information and complex tax issues in non-technical language for consumption inside and outside of the organization.
Comprehensive understanding and use of tax preparation software (experience using TaxCycle, TaxPrep and ProFile is an asset).
Proficient with technology; solid knowledge of computer operations and software
Prior programming/coding experience preferred
Experience with Agile/SCRUM and IT project management is an asset.
Experience with software programming and testing is an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Fluency in French (spoken and written) is an asset.