Accountant

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edmonton is seeking a Senior Accountant specializing in Commodity Tax. This role involves ensuring compliance with tax legislation, managing financial data, and providing guidance on tax implications for city projects. The successful candidate will have a strong accounting background, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to public service. The position offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant experience, including excise and income tax.
• Municipal government experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage correspondence with CRA and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure timely GST and non-resident withholding tax filings.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.

Skills

Excise Tax

Income Tax

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Education

Degree in Accounting

CPA Designation

Job description

Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Senior Accountant - Commodity Tax

Job details

City of Edmonton

Position: Senior Accountant - Commodity Tax

Job Number: 52458

Please apply online through this link.

Role Overview

As a key member of the City of Edmonton's financial team, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant tax legislation, including GST, Non-Resident Withholding Tax, Payroll Income Tax, and donation regulations. Your duties include collecting financial data from various departments, reconciling with SAP, preparing reports, and submitting them to the CRA. You will also provide guidance on tax implications for city projects.

Responsibilities

1. Manage correspondence with CRA and liaise with auditors.
2. Ensure timely GST and non-resident withholding tax filings.
3. Maintain internal controls for GST reporting accuracy.
4. Support city staff on tax-related inquiries.
5. Identify and recommend process improvements.
6. Reconcile GST reports and prepare remittances.
7. Oversee and prepare T4A-NR and NR4 forms.
8. Provide technical advice on complex tax issues.

Qualifications

1. Degree in accounting from a recognized institution.
2. CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA).
3. Minimum five years of relevant experience, including excise and income tax.
4. Municipal government experience is an asset.
5. Completion of CPA GST/HST program is an asset.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of excise tax.
• Understanding of Income Tax and Excise Tax Acts.
• Ability to communicate technical tax information clearly.
• Strong knowledge of public sector accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to customer service and professional standards.

Additional Details

• Location: Edmonton, AB
• Workplace: Hybrid
• Salary: $51.50/hour
• Employment: Permanent, Full-time
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: CivicJobs.ca #104695

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