Junior Indirect Tax Analyst

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Junior Indirect Tax Analyst in Canada, New Brunswick. This role involves preparing indirect tax returns, researching tax legislations, and resolving compliance issues. Candidates should have a background in accounting or finance and 1-3 years of relevant experience. A CPA or CFA designation is a plus. The position offers a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and various wellness benefits. Applicants should possess strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Onsite fitness facility

Parking allowance

Medical benefits from day one

Annual wellness allowance

Paid volunteer day

Donation-matching program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in tax or accounting.
• CPA or CFA designation and completion of CPA GST/HST tax course are assets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare indirect tax returns for assigned jurisdictions.
• Research and understand indirect tax legislations.
• Investigate and resolve indirect tax issues.
• Prepare monthly indirect tax account reconciliations.
• Provide information to address audit queries.
• Assist with indirect tax assessment rebuttal initiatives.
• Support other indirect tax compliance projects.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Customer mindset

Teamwork skills

Time management skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel knowledge

Experience with tax compliance systems

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting or finance

Tools

Financial reporting systems

Tax compliance systems

Job description

As a Junior Indirect Tax Analyst, you will be part of a team responsible for Indirect Tax compliance in various jurisdictions. Your goal will be to work with other members of the Indirect Tax Team to remit appropriate taxes to respective jurisdictions, including filing timely, accurate returns and interacting with jurisdictional tax authorities to resolve queries on indirect tax compliance issues. Your success will be measured by your active role in company growth through your intimate knowledge of your assigned tax jurisdiction, and your ability to interact effectively with customers, team members, and other members of the company to meet our goals and objectives.

Kindly note this role is a fixed term role with an expected duration of 18 months.

What We Offer

• Work Environment – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Includes a parking allowance
• Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation-matching program

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare indirect tax returns (excise, fuel, and sales tax) for assigned federal, state, and provincial jurisdictions
• Research and understand Canadian, U.S. and/or European fuel and sales tax legislations
• Investigate, review, and assist in resolving indirect tax issues
• Prepare monthly indirect tax account reconciliations and responsible for timely and accurate tax payments
• Provide information and analysis to address audit queries pertaining to reporting issues with motor fuel and sales tax audits
• Research and provide responses to queries from other parts of the company and legislative jurisdictions
• Assist with indirect tax assessment rebuttal initiatives and related analysis and investigation
• Support other indirect tax compliance projects and work with the business on other projects or new requests or developments
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Your Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Customer mindset with an ability to prioritize
• Works well within a team; willing to assist in areas outside own portfolio
• Excellent time management skills and able to meet multiple deadlines
• Good analytical skills and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience using financial reporting and tax compliance systems

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in accounting or finance
• 1-3 years of experience in tax or accounting
• CPA or CFA designation and completion of CPA GST/HST tax course an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.