Canada Tax Filing Delivery Senior Analyst -

Alight; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in British Columbia is seeking a candidate to oversee tax filing administration and manage client delivery within their Payroll & Professional Services division. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Canadian payroll and tax experience and be a Subject Matter Expert in Canadian Taxation. This role requires strong reconciliation skills and the ability to multitask effectively. The company promotes flexible working arrangements and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Wellbeing Programs

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave

Education Opportunities

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Canadian payroll and/or tax experience.
• Subject Matter Expert in Canadian Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily administration of tax filings.
• Manage client delivery across Tax Filing Shared Services.
• Identify and resolve escalations or complex issues.

Skills

Multitasking

Proactivity

Reconciliation Skills

Intermediate Excel

Job description

Your candidacy is currently being considered for a position within an Alight Inc group company. Please note that Alight has announced its intention to divest its Payroll & Professional Services business to HIG Capital. After the transaction closes, this position will be aligned with the new Payroll & Professional Services owned by HIG Capital (the ‘Divested Group’). By applying for this role with the Divested Group, you acknowledge and agree that the information submitted during your application with Alight may be shared with the Divested Group. Additionally, any employment offer will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with the Divested Group’s employment policies.

Job Description

1. Oversee daily administration of tax filings for assigned legal entities, including distribution of tax remittances according to tax jurisdiction guidelines.
2. Manage client delivery across Tax Filing Shared Services and work to mitigate escalations.
3. Respond to inquiries from clients and client teams.
4. Maintain strong reconciliation skills, particularly with tax codes and frequencies.
5. Work with Canadian Taxing Agencies (CRA, RQ, Provinces).
6. Handle agency notices to completion.
7. Manage client-facing work and client management from a tax filing perspective.
8. Complete year-end and amended filings as scheduled.
9. Identify and resolve escalations or complex issues, focusing on patterns, trends, and root causes.
10. Set up companies in the tax system.
11. Test integration between payroll systems and tax filing systems.
12. Conduct bank testing internally and with external clients.
13. Liaise with payroll client teams and clients.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Canadian payroll and/or Canadian payroll tax experience.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Canadian Taxation, especially in filing, reporting, and remittance.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize independently.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including tables, pivot tables, formulas, etc.
• Self-organized and proactive.
• Capable of working under tight deadlines, with occasional evening work.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements to help you perform your best at work and home. Our benefits include health coverage, wellbeing programs, retirement plans, paid leave, education opportunities, and voluntary benefits.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected and supported. We believe diverse teams are more innovative and successful.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee can thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, or other protected characteristics. We also take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, and covered veterans. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices, unless undue hardship occurs. Applicants may request accommodations by contacting their recruiter.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, ongoing education and training, and significant growth potential within our global organization.