Co-op Student

Location: Sechelt or Cranbrook
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.