US Tax Associate
Role description
From the employerThe Role
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.
Primary 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 and in preparing 5471 and 8621 (PFICs)
- US Corporate income tax knowledge is considered an asset
- Accountable for engagement planning with senior staff members
Skills And Experience
- Minimum 2-3 years of relevant US tax experience
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication,
interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem
solving
- Experience handling IRS disputes, audits and requests for information is nice
to have, but not required
- 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
Benefits
- Dynamic Work Environment
- Competitive Salary / Bonus
- Health Insurance / Extended Benefit
- Vacation Days / Personal Care Time
- Subsidized Underground Parking
- Professional Development
- Free On-site Gym