Senior Tax Associate at Klopp Richardsand Associates — NeverHard

Job Description Our Calgary based client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Associate with proven public practice experience to join their growing team. The Senior Tax Associate will be responsible for preparing a diverse portfolio of Canadian tax returns and providing technical guidance on complex tax matters. This position requires a strong technical foundation in corporate, personal, trust, estate, and partnership taxation, alongside a solid understanding of intercompany transactions, related party rules, and foreign affiliate reporting. If you are looking for a supportive environment where your expertise will directly impact client success while fostering your own professional advancement, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Review: Prepare and review corporate (T2), personal (T1), partnership (T5013), trust (T3), and estate tax returns. Accounting & Assurance: Prepare compilation financial statements, ensuring absolute completeness, accuracy, and compliance with professional standards. Technical Analysis: Analyze and apply complex tax rules regarding associated corporations and related party transactions. International & Intercompany Tax: Manage intercompany reporting for clients with foreign subsidiaries, including detailed reconciliation and foreign affiliate compliance. Tax Advisory: Proactively identify tax planning opportunities and formulate strategic recommendations for clients. CRA Representation: Assist with CRA audit support, including drafting technical responses and directly liaising with the CRA. Quality & Standards: Complete all required internal checklists and documentation in strict accordance with firm policies and professional standards. Knowledge Leadership: Ensure ongoing compliance with current tax legislation and maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving tax laws. Required Qualifications Education & Designation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Canadian CPA designation is highly preferred. Public Practice Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of recent experience within a Canadian public accounting firm environment. Technical Breadth: Demonstrated proficiency in preparing complex tax returns across multiple diverse entity types. Accounting Depth: Strong accounting background with a robust understanding of Canadian tax law. Hands-on knowledge of foreign affiliate rules is considered a strong asset. Technology Proficiency: High proficiency using industry software such as CaseWare, Taxprep, and QuickBooks. Core Competencies: Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills necessary for effective client interaction and internal team collaboration. Why This Position? Compensation: Competitive base salary paired with performance-based incentives. Professional Growth: Ongoing support for professional development, continuing education, and specialized tax training. Firm Culture: A supportive, highly collaborative, and flexible firm culture that values work-life balance. Career Path: Clear and structured opportunities for upward advancement within the firm. For immediate consideration of this exceptional opportunity, please forward your updated cv to Carlos at cgarcia@klopprichards.com quoting job posting 5553. Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest in this position.