Co-op Student

Hours: Full-time (5 hours/day, – 25 hours a week)

About Us

Ocean Breeze CPA is a public accounting firm providing tax, bookkeeping, and advisory services to individuals and businesses. We pride ourselves on a collaborative and client-focused approach, ensuring accuracy and compliance while delivering a great client experience.

We are looking for a Co-op Student to support our team during tax season, primarily assisting with T1 personal tax return preparation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment and develop skills in personal tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Assist in the preparation of T1 personal tax returns using Taxprep.
Gather and organize client tax documents, ensuring all required information is complete.
Enter financial data accurately and efficiently into tax software.
Support tax professionals with research on tax-related matters.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to firm policies and professional standards.
Assist in any administrative tasks including scanning, printing, binding, etc.

Qualifications & Skills

Enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, or Business program at a recognized post-secondary institution.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numerical data accurately.
Basic knowledge of Canadian personal tax (T1) is an asset.
Experience with tax software (e.g., Taxprep, Profile, TaxCycle, or similar) is preferred but not required.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

Hands-on experience with T1 tax return preparation in a professional setting.
Mentorship from experienced tax professionals.
A collaborative and supportive work environment.