Contract HR Advisor

freelance.ca; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading professional services firm in Calgary as a Costing Accountant, where your expertise in cost accounting will help clients maximize their SR&ED tax claims. This role involves preparing documentation, examining client operations for tax incentives, and collaborating with tax authorities. You'll be part of a dynamic R&D team that values attention to detail and client-focused solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a team-oriented environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to advance your career in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a CA, CMA or CGA designation or be working towards it.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare necessary documentation for SR&ED claims using cost accounting knowledge.
• Examine operations to identify tax incentive qualifications.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Communication Skills

Client Focus

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Taxprep

Education

CA, CMA or CGA designation

Working towards designation

Tools

Accounting Information Systems

SR&ED Tax Program

Job description

Take your Science or Engineering experience to the next level!

Industry: Tax Accounting

Specialty: Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)

Title: Associate/Manager/Senior Manager

Location: Calgary

Description:

Our client is Canada's leading professional services firm, providing audit, tax, financial advisory services, and consulting. They provide a full range of services to help companies integrate tax planning into business strategy and comply with foreign tax and regulatory rules.

The R&D team is a rapidly growing division that combines engineers, scientists, and tax professionals to service clients in maximizing Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax claims. As a team, they are responsible for:

• Examining client operations and processes to determine which qualify for income tax incentives, developing the appropriate methodology to claim those activities and the methods to maximize those incentives.
• Preparing all necessary technical documentation to file an R&D claim on behalf of the client.
• Working with the client to help them develop their systems and know-how to assist in making future claims.
• Involvement in all discussions that may arise with the Canadian Revenue Agency and/or provincial authorities.
• Assessing R&D expenditures, time, and activities involved within all of the projects.

Responsibilities:

Presently, the R&D team is looking for a Costing Accountant who can:

• Utilize knowledge of cost accounting and accounting information systems to prepare all necessary documentation to file an SR&ED claim on behalf of our clients.
• Examine products and operations to determine which qualify for income tax incentives, the appropriate methodology to cost those activities, and the methods to maximize those incentives.
• Assist with research and correspondence with the tax authorities to address any review issues.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates for this position will possess the following qualifications:

• CA, CMA or CGA designation (or currently working toward designation).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong client focus and orientation towards achievement.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work with minimal supervision on multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Taxprep and the SR&ED tax program is an asset.

If you are interested in getting more information on this or other opportunities across Canada, confidentially forward your resume to Alan Kwan via [e-mail].