Tax - Tax Associate

TAX ASSOCIATE

Location: Toronto, hybrid - 3 days in office

Job Type: Full-Time, newly created role

Industry: Professional Services (Audit, Tax, Advisory)

Segal GCSE LLP is a rapidly growing mid-size accounting, tax and business advisory firm headquartered in midtown Toronto. Segal GCSE is committed to growth by investing in our team, providing continuous learning and a positive, supportive entrepreneurial work environment all with a focus on providing clients best in class client service.

As a member of our Tax Team, you will advise our clients by contributing to strategic tax planning and client management initiatives. As Tax Associate, you’ll work as part of a team to collaborate, design, and solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed tax analysis on tax issues

Prepare corporate, personal, trust and partnership return

Work with both the tax group partners and accounting/auditing group partners

Work efficiently and effectively within client engagement parameters and prioritize and balance multiple files

Work in a team, and promote teamwork

Actively be involved in the training to support, growth, knowledge, and professional development

Qualifications

Working towards CPA designation

Minimum 1 year experience working in Canadian tax (or equivalent co-ops terms)

Strong educational background in Canadian income tax; corporate tax return preparation would be considered an asset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Can work under pressure, be decisive, exercise good judgment and common sense

Working proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is essential

Experience with CaseWare and TaxPrep (or similar tax preparation software) an asset

Ability to recognize and analyze problems, propose sound alternatives and conclusions

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture strong relationships with clients

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team player with a positive ‘can do’ approach

Creative problem-solving ability

Organized and able to meet multiple project deadlines while being detail oriented

Strong commitment to professional client service excellence

This position represents a significant opportunity for those looking to advance their career by playing a major role in a growing organization, and who have the curiosity and interest in exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and assignments.

Why Join Us

Total Rewards

The annual salary range of $55,000. - $65,000. CAD, based on skills, experience, and education. We benchmark regularly to ensure fair, competitive pay and recognize individual contribution. This includes bonus, health and fitness spending, referral programs, flexible work arrangements, hybrid structure, and firm‑paid benefits. Time off includes personal days, sick days, vacation, Firm paid SOAR (Switch Off and Relax) days and extended holiday closures.

Giving Back

Segal supports community involvement through events through our Giving Beyond Today program our annual paid volunteer day.

Life at Segal

We believe work should be engaging, supportive and a little fun. Segal team members enjoy firm-wide special events, catered lunched, on-site games (PS5, pool table, foosball), team BINGO, dedicated mediation room, regular event draws, free ROM and AGO tickets, and fun activities through-out the year.

Learning & Development

We invest in continuous learning through training, coaching, professional development and CPA PERT support

CFE Success Program

CFE writers receive paid study leave, paid, exam days, financial support, and mentorship to help them succeed.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and we strive to ensure equity and fairness in all aspects of employment— from hiring practices to professional development opportunities.

If you require an accommodation, as a part of the recruitment process, please contact us directly at people&culture@segalgcse.com