Zeifmans is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that understands clients’ needs and the full range of solutions available. We work within the rules to make the rules work for our clients. We give straightforward, intelligent advice that consistently add to our clients’ bottom lines.
As a member of Zeifmans’ dedicated team, you will acquire a deep knowledge of the personal and business needs and goals of our clients. You can provide candid counsel on a wide range of issues, including tax, complex accounting, restructuring, acquisitions, IPOs and more. You will benefit equally from the experience and judgment of our senior leaders and the sharp, innovative thinking of our young associates.
As the Tax Specialist, you will work at a variety of levels and in a variety of industries such as real estate, high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses and more.
You will be required to complete the necessary forms for Zeifman’s clients or for the businesses in which they work while ensuring compliance and advising executive leadership/clients on best practices and emerging issues related to tax.
Summary of Responsibilities
Demonstrating an understanding of tax concepts and application of tax knowledge as it relates to U.S Corresponding with tax authorities on tax audits and appeals.
Preparing and reviewing personal, corporate tax returns along with other tax information forms.
Preparing various election forms
Develop and implement strategies for clients to capitalize on business opportunities.
Identify and document tax filing positions including risk analysis.
Researching tax issues and documenting this research in tax memos or client letters
Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.
Discuss moderately complex tax issues with the engagement team and client management.
Keep informed of current tax developments and effectively apply tax knowledge to client situations.
Prepare practical and effective approaches to the client's tax situation and arrive at appropriate conclusions.
Completion of any levels of the CPA in-depth tax courses an asset
Effective communication and organizational skills
Team player and can work in a dynamic work environment
Strong ability to handle multiple tax-related tasks
Ability to interpret HST guidelines and legislation as an asset
Great Ideas. Positive Impact. That’s Zeifmans.
Opportunity for growth – gain direct experience working with a wide-range of industry groups and clients
Mentorship – our teams operate with an “open door” policy
Collaborative environment – everyone has a say in our success
Competitive compensation + opportunity for annual bonuses
Full benefits and insurance for you and your immediate family members
Flexible in-office dress code
Summer Fridays Off (July and August) and short Fridays all year long (3 pm office closure)
Flexible work hours and location possible
Mental health resources and on-going mental health support
At Zeifmans, you are just not just a number, you are an integral member of our growing Zeifmans team. We are a home to number-crunchers, big thinkers, day dreamers and scholars – because delivering big ideas for such a breadth of clients takes all kinds of wonderful minds.
Supporting you through earning your CPA designation: Our Zeifmans team is here to support you through every step of earning your CPA. We offer a pre-approved program with CPA Ontario, provide paid study days to help you prepare and we reimburse you for exam fees.
Helping you succeed at every level: Get ready for 1:1 career guidance directly from partners and senior managers. You will get a chance to develop skills past just tax, assurance or accounting – there’s tons of room for personal and career growth, along with perks like year-long early Fridays.
Your well-being matters – professionally and personally: At Zeifmans, we take care of each other. That means great health benefits, a focus on work-life balance. Our employees don’t just survive, they thrive.
Making time for fun: You’re not a robot. Neither are we. While Zeifmans’ employees take pride in their work, we also like to have fun together. Not only do we provide a catered lunch on Thursdays and all-you-can-eat snacks, but Zeifmans also has yearly golf, beach and ski days, along with team and firm-wide events like holiday parties and staff celebrations.
A focus on giving back: Community involvement is one of our most important values. We encourage employees to give back and participate in a variety of company-sponsored fundraising campaigns that run year-round. If a cause matters to you, it matters to us too, which is why we recently launched a campaign that highlights charities chosen by Zeifmans’ employees.
The Zeifmans Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Zeifmans is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and support all qualified persons to apply to all positions, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, Aboriginal status, age, disability, or any person who may require accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to request accommodation within your application, we ask you please contact our Human Resource department.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
