Accounting and Tax Technician - Global Compliance and Reporting - Toronto

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm seeks an Accounting & Tax Technician in Toronto, Ontario. This full-time position involves preparing tax returns, managing multiple tasks efficiently, and providing clients with quality services. Candidates should possess a college diploma in accounting or finance and be proficient in tools like Caseware and Taxprep. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Qualifications

• Previous related tax and accounting experience is an asset.
• Experience with marketable securities is preferable.
• Flexibility to work additional hours is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and trial balance.
• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Collate and e-file tax submissions.

Skills

Manage multiple tasks

Proactive initiative

Excellent organization skills

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma in accounting, finance or tax

Tools

Caseware

Taxprep

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Overview

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

As an Accounting & Tax Technician, you'll be part of EY’s Global Compliance & Reporting practice. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning to the right candidate. We are seeking full-time candidates who can fulfill the following responsibilities and qualifications.

Your key responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, trial balance, general ledger financial statements and the supporting schedules
• Prepare personal, corporate, trust and partnership tax returns
• Collate and e-file submissions of tax returns
• Verify tax assessments
• Research general tax issues
• Interact with tax authorities
• Develop direct contacts with clients
• Provide clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced and high volume environment with keen attention to client needs
• The ability to manage time spent against budget, and work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables
• The ability to be proactive, use own initiative, and work independently, as well as part of the team
• The ability to demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

To qualify for the role, you must have

• College diploma in accounting, finance or tax, or equivalent
• Previous related tax and accounting experience would be an asset, especially with marketable securities
• Experience using Caseware and Taxprep is highly desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• The flexibility to work additional hours

Ideally, you’ll also

• A commitment to learning and using our tax technology and processes
• Accounting experience for investment portfolios

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being:

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

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