Tax-Pertise Services is hiring for the 2027 tax season!
Please see below for full job descriptions of available positions and if interested, forward your resume to: info@taxpertise.ca
Income Tax Preparer
Career Opportunity: Tax-Pertise Services will be looking to hire a motivated and experienced Income Tax Preparer for the 2027 tax season. This is a seasonal contract position beginning with part-time pre-season training in late 2026 to early 2027, followed by full-time employment during the regular tax season that begins on February 16, 2027 and ends on April 30, 2027.
Location: This is an in-person position. We are located at Unit 107, 2289 Fairview St. in Burlington, Ontario
About Us: Tax-Pertise Services, located in Burlington, ON, has been in business for over 35 years, is family owned and operated, and is well established and respected in its community. We are proud to be multiple award winners with the Burlington Post, Burlington Today, Hamilton Spectator, and Flamborough Review Readers’ Choice Awards for our Income Tax Preparation and Accounting services. Work for us in a comfortable and professional setting, where your income will be guaranteed and not commission based!
Core Responsibilities:
Prepare tax returns for individuals and small businesses by reviewing tax documents and financial records, and processing simple to complex income tax returns using our professional software system
Communicate with clients to ensure complete and accurate information is gathered
Answer any client questions clearly, accurately, and with confidence
Collaborate with other income tax preparers and administrative staff within the office to work toward an efficient and effective workflow
Ensure client confidentiality and privacy
This job is fast paced and requires an efficient, motivated, and experienced candidate.
Qualifications:
2+ years of prior tax preparation experience with professional tax preparation software
Completed course of study in tax preparation and/or accounting
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate in person
Previous experience in a customer service environment
Knowledge and experience with a Windows based computer system
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Prior bookkeeping experience an asset
Schedule:
Guaranteed minimum of 35-40 hours/week for the duration of tax season
Must be available to work Mondays to Saturdays inclusive during the peak season, with a flexible work shift between the following hours (may be negotiable, based on availability):
9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday, Tuesday and Friday (8 hour shift)
9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday (8 hour shift)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturdays (4 hour shift) (March and April only)
References: At least two references from previous employment; references from previous tax return preparation employment would be an asset.
Remuneration:
Competitive and commensurate to qualifications and experience
Hourly compensation; not commission based
Guaranteed minimum of 35-40 hours/week for the duration of tax season