About our firm

N.I. Cameron Inc., Chartered Professional Accountants, has been established in downtown Vancouver since 1993. We are a friendly, open-door boutique firm serving small and medium-sized businesses and organizations, with a focus on providing value for our services.

Our clients include individuals, partnerships, private companies, proprietorships, professionals, estates and trusts.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Tax Accountant working primarily in estates and trusts. We are looking for a team player who will help us provide the outstanding service our clients have come to expect.

If you are interested in joining a well-established CPA firm and developing your experience in tax, we encourage you to apply.

This is a full-time, permanent, in-person position based in downtown Vancouver.

What you bring

• Post-secondary education in a business field. A specialization in finance or accounting is preferred.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience in accounting and/or taxation is preferred.
• A foundational understanding of accounting, with a willingness to learn and become proficient in a range of estate and trust tax rules.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time.
• Accuracy with numbers and a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel, knowledge of Word, and confidence learning technology.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and the ability to write clear, concise and formal business communications.
• Tact, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
• The ability to work independently and within a team, with minimal supervision.

What you will do

• Prepare T1 personal income tax returns, T3 estate and trust tax returns, and T2 corporate income tax returns.
• Work strategically with colleagues within the firm.
• Contribute to tax compliance, planning and strategy development by analysing client tax issues, relevant tax laws, provisions and jurisprudence.
• Research tax issues and opportunities.
• Complete a variety of tax forms.
• Communicate with the Canada Revenue Agency, financial institutions and lawyers on behalf of clients.
• Meet and communicate with clients to deliver tax services.

What we offer

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch.

The schedule is subject to change during busy periods in March and April, when evening and weekend availability is required.