US Tax Senior Associate

The rapidly growing team at Moodys Private Client LLP seek to add a US Tax Senior 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.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of tax concepts and application of tax knowledge as it relates to US federal income tax compliance.
• Prepare and review of US personal tax returns, including Forms 1040, and 1040NR.
• Prepare and review international forms, including FinCEN 114, 3520/3520-A, 5471, 8858, 8621, and 8865.
• Research and analyze U.S. tax compliance issues, including, but not limited to residency status, income sourcing, foreign tax credits and treaty positions.
• Provide daily guidance, coaching, and technical development to junior tax team members.

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant US tax experience
• Completion of US CPA/EA or working towards completion, preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving.
• 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.

Compensation, including health insurance and other benefits, holiday, and vacation time, is competitive. This position offers the opportunity to work with a team of professionals whose expertise in accounting and tax issues for owner-managed businesses, individuals, trusts and partnerships, is second to none. Make an impact, see the positive results of your actions, and play an integral role in the firm’s success through your efforts.