Tax Accountant

Network Innovations US & UK Government; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tax Accountant responsible for preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing strategic advice. The role involves collaboration with teams and external partners to minimize tax liabilities and improve compliance processes.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in tax preparation, analysis, or compliance.
• Experience ideally within telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on preparation and review of tax returns.
• Managing regulatory and audit projects.
• Providing strategic tax planning advice.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

CA or other relevant certification

Job description

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Job Purpose

The Tax Accountant will be responsible for hands-on preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and providing strategic tax planning advice. This role requires knowledge of tax regulations in Canada and the US, with a willingness to learn about UK, EU, and Asia Pacific legislation. It involves managing regulatory and audit projects, coordinating with external partners and internal teams, and ensuring timely and accurate information delivery. The goal of the Tax Accountant is to minimize tax liabilities, identify potential tax issues, and improve compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation & Compliance
• Regulatory & Audit Project Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Information Gathering
• Tax Research & Strategic Planning
• Process Improvement & System Enhancements
• Regulatory Inquiries & Audit Support
• Other Duties & Responsibilities as reasonably assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CA or other relevant certification (or progress toward certification) is preferred.
• 2-3+ years of experience in tax preparation, analysis, or compliance, ideally within telecommunications.
• Detail-oriented, with organizational skills to handle simultaneous projects and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Demonstrated critical thinking / problem-solving—able to assess when data must be precise and when estimates suffice.
• A willingness to embrace and live the core values of Network Innovations.