Junior Tax Accountant (Cross Border)

Kevin Beesley US Tax Services
Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1
Hybrid work
$60,000–$88,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • $60,000–$88,000 a year

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime

Location

Vancouver, BC V6J 1G1

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Casual dress
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • On-site parking

Full job description

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