US Tax Associate

Overview

The rapidly growing team at Moodys Private Client LLP seek to add a US Tax Associate to its accounting team in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Moodys Private Client Accounting is part of Moodys Private Client and is home to a team of Canadian Chartered Professional Accountants and US Certified Public Accountants.

Moodys Private Client is a firm that provides accounting and tax services primarily to clients in the US and Canada ranging in size from small owner-manager enterprises to large, privately held organizations, as well as individuals, trusts and partnerships. The candidate will work with a team of accountants, lawyers and tax professionals.

A confident individual who demonstrates initiative and motivation toward continuous improvement of self and firm processes, and who operates with a sense of urgency, and is looking to add value to their clients in a meaningful way is recommended for this position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate some understanding of US tax concepts as they relate to US Personal federal income tax compliance, including US income tax return preparation
• Experience in the preparation and review of US personal tax returns for clients, including Forms 1040, 1040NR, FBAR (FinCen 114) and related schedules
• Experience in preparing 5471 and 8621 (PFICs) are considered an asset but not required
• US Corporate income tax knowledge is considered an asset
• Accountable for engagement planning with senior staff members

Skills

• Minimum 1-2 year of relevant US tax experience
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency. Quick learner, self-starter and exudes a “can do” attitude
• Passion to learn and grow, and be an integral part of a high-performing team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $55,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Work from home

Work Location: In person