About this role
If you excel at Canadian tax preparation, we will train you on the US side.
About us
We’re a boutique cross-border tax firm in Kitsilano, near Granville Island, specializing in US and Canadian personal tax for US citizens resident in Canada. As part of a small team, you’ll work across many aspects of the practice and a diverse client base — breadth you won’t find at a larger firm — with strong support and a genuine work/life balance.
The role
Working alongside our senior accountants - Kevin Beesley, Tomoko Wakeford, and Shivani Sachdev - you’ll gather client financial information, assemble it into working papers, and prepare US and Canadian personal tax returns. You’ll have real opportunities for professional growth and personal advancement.
What you’ll do
• Gather client facts and determine Canadian, US, and state filing responsibilities
• Prepare working papers and accurate, timely T1, Form 1040, FBARs and state returns
• Follow up with clients on missing documentation
• Respond to CRA/IRS correspondence, Notices of Assessment, and review letters
• Collaborate across the team to deliver excellent client service and meet deadlines and extensions
What you bring
• 2–3 years preparing Canadian personal (T1) returns; US personal tax experience is a plus
• Post-secondary education with an Accounting or Business Administration focus preferred
• Strong Excel (lookup tables, pivot tables) and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Clear, professionally written and verbal communication with clients and tax authorities
• Strong attention to detail; able to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines independently
• Highly logical — able to use AI tools critically, applying their strengths without being led into errors
Nice to have
• Corporate, partnership, trust, information return, and election experience
• Bookkeeping experience for individuals and/or corporations
• Working knowledge of TaxPrep and CCH ProSystem fx
• CPA (Canada or US) or EA designation, or current enrolment in a CPA program
Hours, compensation & benefits
• Approximately 48–55 hours/week from March 1 – June 15; negotiable hours the rest of the year
• Salary $60,000–$88,000 depending on experience and full-time availability, plus a firm profit-based bonus. You will get overtime pay for overtime work.
• At least 4 weeks of vacation to offset busy-season overtime
• Extended health benefits
• Hybrid model (minimum 3 days/week in office; 5 days/week during first few months of working together)
• On-site parking
• Start date is flexible but must be before Oct 31st
To apply
Email your resume and a brief cover letter to admin@kevinbeesleytax.com. You must be eligible to work in Canada. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $60,000.00-$88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
• Canadian tax preparation: 2 years (required)
Language:
• English (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1