Tax Accountant

**About us** We’re a boutique cross-border tax firm in Kitsilano, near Granville Island, specializing in US and Canadian personal tax preparation 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. If you know the Canadian tax side, we will teach you the US side. **The role** Working alongside our senior accountants, 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) * 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 **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 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 **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 (preferred) Language: * English (required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1