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Junior Tax Accountant
Zenbooks · Canada · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
accountant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide their clients with financial advice in matters such as financial forecasting and risk analysis. They may audit financial data, resolve insolvency cases, prepare tax returns and provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation.
Also known as: accounting technician, production accountant, accounting supervisor, financial accountant, head financial accountant, certified public accountant
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Zenbooks is a fully remote Canadian accounting firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Ottawa. We serve 300+ small and mid-sized businesses coast to coast — companies in the $1M to $10M revenue range across professional services, SaaS and tech, marketing and creative agencies, e-commerce, and non-profits. Every client is on a monthly recurring engagement. Our regulated practice operates as Zenbooks Tax Services Professional Corporation under CPA Ontario.
In 2026, we were named to the Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies list. In 2024, the Globe and Mail ranked us among Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Both rankings are based on independently verified compound revenue growth.
We don’t just do the work - we shape the conversation. Our team has been published in the Toronto Star, Policy Options, Canadian Accountant, The Hill Times, Le Devoir, BetaKit, and the Ottawa Business Journal, and has appeared on CBC and CTV on tax policy, small business finance, and the future of the accounting profession. Through OpenSME, we led national advocacy for Canadian SMEs, including a 30,000-signature CRA petition that generated 25 media interviews in five days. We also hosted the Small Business Big Insights podcast, with guests including mayors and executives from Wagepoint, Mastercard, and Wealthsimple.
We are now seeking a Junior Tax Accountant to add to our growing team!
This position is ideal for an experienced tax technician with at least 2 years of experience in Canadian tax, comfortable communicating directly with clients. Experience with bookkeeping is considered an asset. The successful candidate will focus on gathering client information and preparing Canadian tax returns, such as personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns. On-the-job training and ongoing support will be provided to help you continue developing your tax knowledge and thrive in the role.
Reports to: Tax Manager
Key Priorities and Responsibilities:
• Communicate directly with clients to collect the information and documents needed to prepare their tax returns, and keep them updated throughout the process.
• Using established templates and processes, prepare Canadian tax returns and tax-related manual journal entries to be booked to the financial statements
• Prepare tax slips, election forms, letters, Compilation Engagement Reports (e.g., Notice-to-Reader), and appropriate checklists.
• Apply appropriate credits, adjustments, and deductions to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
• Assist the Tax Manager in research of simple to moderate complexity and explain straightforward tax issues to clients.
• Support the Tax Manager with CRA reviews and audits by compiling the information needed to respond.
• Stay current on changes to the tax code and accounting principles to ensure accurate, up-to-date filings.
Core Competencies
• Problem-solving
• Client-focused & Solution-oriented
• Unconventional & Innovative
• Willing to learn, be coached, and develop your tax knowledge
Job-Related Competencies
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Project management
• Understanding of Accounting and Taxation Services
Education & Experience
• Required: At least 2 years of experience preparing tax returns
• Preferred: Post-secondary education in accounting or a related field, and experience with cloud-based accounting and tax software
• A CPA designation is not required, nor is enrolment in the CPA program
Additional Requirements
• Proficiency in English is required (French is an asset but not required)
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, paperless environment
• Must pass a criminal background check and education/employment verification
• Ability to work overtime during peak tax season, as needed
• Working from home is a requirement
Benefits & Perks
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 per year
• 5 Personal Days + 10 Vacation Days + 1 week during the December Holiday Season
• 100% Employer-paid Health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance and vision) (including EAP) and flexible health spending account
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• 100% Employer-paid Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse
• 100% Employer-paid Ergonomic assessment of your home office (Virtual)
• Flexible work schedule
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000Originally posted on Himalayas
In 2026, we were named to the Financial Times’ Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies list. In 2024, the Globe and Mail ranked us among Canada’s Top Growing Companies. Both rankings are based on independently verified compound revenue growth.
We don’t just do the work - we shape the conversation. Our team has been published in the Toronto Star, Policy Options, Canadian Accountant, The Hill Times, Le Devoir, BetaKit, and the Ottawa Business Journal, and has appeared on CBC and CTV on tax policy, small business finance, and the future of the accounting profession. Through OpenSME, we led national advocacy for Canadian SMEs, including a 30,000-signature CRA petition that generated 25 media interviews in five days. We also hosted the Small Business Big Insights podcast, with guests including mayors and executives from Wagepoint, Mastercard, and Wealthsimple.
We are now seeking a Junior Tax Accountant to add to our growing team!
This position is ideal for an experienced tax technician with at least 2 years of experience in Canadian tax, comfortable communicating directly with clients. Experience with bookkeeping is considered an asset. The successful candidate will focus on gathering client information and preparing Canadian tax returns, such as personal (T1) and corporate (T2) tax returns. On-the-job training and ongoing support will be provided to help you continue developing your tax knowledge and thrive in the role.
Reports to: Tax Manager
Key Priorities and Responsibilities:
• Communicate directly with clients to collect the information and documents needed to prepare their tax returns, and keep them updated throughout the process.
• Using established templates and processes, prepare Canadian tax returns and tax-related manual journal entries to be booked to the financial statements
• Prepare tax slips, election forms, letters, Compilation Engagement Reports (e.g., Notice-to-Reader), and appropriate checklists.
• Apply appropriate credits, adjustments, and deductions to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
• Assist the Tax Manager in research of simple to moderate complexity and explain straightforward tax issues to clients.
• Support the Tax Manager with CRA reviews and audits by compiling the information needed to respond.
• Stay current on changes to the tax code and accounting principles to ensure accurate, up-to-date filings.
Core Competencies
• Problem-solving
• Client-focused & Solution-oriented
• Unconventional & Innovative
• Willing to learn, be coached, and develop your tax knowledge
Job-Related Competencies
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Project management
• Understanding of Accounting and Taxation Services
Education & Experience
• Required: At least 2 years of experience preparing tax returns
• Preferred: Post-secondary education in accounting or a related field, and experience with cloud-based accounting and tax software
• A CPA designation is not required, nor is enrolment in the CPA program
Additional Requirements
• Proficiency in English is required (French is an asset but not required)
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote, paperless environment
• Must pass a criminal background check and education/employment verification
• Ability to work overtime during peak tax season, as needed
• Working from home is a requirement
Benefits & Perks
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 per year
• 5 Personal Days + 10 Vacation Days + 1 week during the December Holiday Season
• 100% Employer-paid Health benefits (medical, dental, disability, life insurance and vision) (including EAP) and flexible health spending account
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• 100% Employer-paid Laptop, monitor, keyboard and mouse
• 100% Employer-paid Ergonomic assessment of your home office (Virtual)
• Flexible work schedule
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000Originally posted on Himalayas