Analyst, Indirect Tax

Grant Thornton - Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at a leading professional services firm as an Analyst in Indirect Tax. In this role, you'll dive into the intricacies of sales tax, conducting research and providing insightful recommendations to clients. This dynamic environment fosters personal and professional growth, where teamwork and collaboration are key. With a commitment to excellence, you'll be supported by inspiring leaders and have the chance to develop your skills in a meaningful way. Experience a culture that values curiosity and community, making every day an opportunity to make a difference.

Benefits

Profit Sharing

Flex Days

RRSP Contributions

Firmwide Holiday Closure

Wellness Benefits

Concierge-like Benefits

Work from Anywhere in Canada for 4 Weeks in Summer

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in public practice, preferably with Canadian Sales Tax.
• Willingness to enroll in CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST course.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales tax transactions and provide solutions to clients.
• Engage in sales tax compliance and strategy development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Research Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Tax, Business, or Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who we are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients, and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose-driven and still remembers what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As an Analyst, Indirect Tax, your responsibilities will include:

1. Understanding, analyzing, and researching sales tax transactions
2. Developing your technical skills and knowledge of our clients' business
3. Sharing your knowledge and growth-focused feedback with your colleagues to support their development
4. Researching tax legislation and writing reports
5. Making recommendations and providing solutions to clients
6. Actively engaging in sales tax compliance, planning, and/or strategy development by analyzing client tax issues, relevant tax law, provisions, and jurisprudence
7. Performing research and preparing correspondence regarding sales tax issues, including reorganizations, cross-border strategies, and other tax planning opportunities
8. Liaising with clients and tax authorities for audits, assessments, appeals, and disclosures, and conducting research on related tax issues, legislative matters, or administrative positions
9. Reviewing election requirements and assisting with the preparation of elections and voluntary disclosure returns
10. Proactively liaising with our professional colleagues
11. Assisting with the overall development of the Doane Grant Thornton brand through internal and external activities and industry knowledge

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others’ shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me,” where FlexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see, and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different, and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well, that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be an Analyst, Indirect Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here are a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Desire to learn and grow, and to be an integral part of a high-performing team
• Strong commitment to professional client service excellence
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Excellent interpersonal relations and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in teams
• Well-developed analytical and research skills with attention to detail
• Willingness to enroll in the CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST course or an equivalent
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize solutions
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and ability to grasp new technology tools
• Completed undergraduate degree with outstanding academic credentials, preferably in tax, business, or accounting
• 1 to 2 years of experience in public practice is preferred, with experience working with Canadian Sales Tax
• A CPA designation or relevant work experience would be an asset

At Doane Grant Thornton, we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, colleagues, and communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

• Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

Our special culture shines when we connect in person. That’s why we require teams to be in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?

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