Canada Tax Filing Delivery Senior Analyst -

Alight; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Tax Filing Specialist to oversee tax filings and client management. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of Canadian payroll experience and be a subject matter expert in Canadian taxation. This role supports flexible working arrangements and offers a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Health coverage

Wellbeing programs

Retirement plans

Vacation and leave options

Opportunities for continuing education

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multitasking

Self-organization

Proactivity

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your candidacy is currently being considered for a requisition with 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 ('Divested Group'). By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that the information submitted in your application may be shared with the Divested Group. Additionally, any employment offer will be contingent upon a successful 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 jurisdiction guidelines.
2. Manage client delivery across Tax Filing Shared Services and work to mitigate escalations.
3. Respond to client and client team inquiries.
4. Maintain strong reconciliation skills related to tax codes and frequencies.
5. Experience working with Canadian Tax Agencies (CRA, RQ, Provincial authorities).
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

1. 3-5 years of Canadian payroll and/or payroll tax experience.
2. Subject Matter Expert in Canadian Taxation from a filing, reporting, and remittance perspective.
3. Ability to multitask and prioritize independently.
4. Intermediate Excel skills, including tables, pivot tables, and formulas.
5. Self-organized and proactive.
6. Ability to work under tight deadlines, including occasional evening hours.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working arrangements to help you perform your best both at work and at home. Our benefits include health coverage, wellbeing programs, retirement plans, vacation and leave options, and opportunities for continuing education and training.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and strive to foster an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees can thrive.

Diversity Policy Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristics. We also provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities or religious beliefs, unless it causes undue hardship. Applicants may request accommodations by contacting their recruiter.

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