Tax Technician
Contract role for 6 months with hourly pay from $33.25 to $38.50. Senior-level skills preferred. Requires solid tax compliance experience. Great opportunity for growth and impact.
Are you ready for a challenging position where your tax expertise will truly count? This Tax Technician contract offers competitive pay, ranging from $33.25 up to $38.50 per hour, for a full-time, onsite and temporary engagement lasting six months. Candidates should bring at least five years of accounting experience, solid technical knowledge, and robust compliance skills.
Daily Responsibilities
The Tax Technician will handle corporate, partnership, and trust income tax return preparation.
Expect to complete various Quebec and Ontario filings, VUT and UHT returns, and a range of federal and provincial forms like T2, T3, T5, and others.
Support compliance audits, help with regulatory reports (GST/HST, QST), and maintain a crucial calendar of all filing deadlines.
Reconciling tax accounts across all entities is essential in this dynamic role. Additional duties may arise as projects develop.
Expect to work closely with finance teams and interact directly with regulation and compliance issues regularly, which keeps the job stimulating.
Pros of This Opportunity
This job offers strong hourly compensation for skilled professionals seeking serious career progression or new challenges in tax accounting.
The contract period gives you meaningful experience without a long-term commitment, which fits those preferring flexibility.
Exposure to both federal and provincial compliance gives you a balanced and comprehensive skill set.
Direct client interaction, autonomy, and ownership over returns make this a rewarding position for experienced accountants.
Potential Drawbacks
As a temporary contract, this role does not offer job security or long-term employment benefits within the company.
Because the work is onsite, flexibility around remote work or hybrid models is limited compared to some other roles.
The detailed compliance and regulatory requirements can be demanding, especially during peak reporting periods.
Verdict
For those with strong accounting backgrounds looking to make an immediate impact and sharpen their compliance skills, this Tax Technician contract is highly attractive. It offers strong pay, hands-on work, and room for professional growth—well-suited for driven professionals ready to take the next step.
