Junior Tax and Compliance Officer

IKO North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

RRSP Match

Paid Vacation

Floating Days

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Engagement Events

Awards and Recognition

Service Awards

Job summary

A leading building materials company in Toronto is looking for a Junior Tax & Compliance Officer. This mid-senior level position involves preparation and examination of financial records, management of tax compliance for High-Net-Worth clients, and collaboration on Canadian and foreign tax planning. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, excellent Excel skills, and is capable of working independently. A strong focus on client service and communication skills is essential. Benefits include health and life insurance, RRSP match, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or mid-level tax position.
• Completion or enrollment in CPA In-Depth Tax Course.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high-level client service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for High-Net-Worth clients.
• Assist in tax compliance in Canada and US.
• Manage tax correspondences and audits.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong Visio skills

Excellent communication skills

High-level client service skills

Analytical capability

Independence in work

Education

Completion or enrollment in CPA In-Depth Tax Course

Master's in Tax program

Tools

Tax research tools

Tax software

Job description

Junior Tax & Compliance Officer

Toronto, ON | Full-time | Permanent | On-site

Family Office associated with IKO Industries Ltd., a Canadian‑owned manufacturing and distribution company of roofing and building materials.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Virtual Health, HCSA)
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long‑term Disability
• Short‑term Disability
• RRSP Match
• Paid Vacation
• Floating Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Awards and Recognition
• Service Awards

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine accounting records and financial reports for a portfolio of High‑Net‑Worth individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
• Prepare files for submission to professional service providers to meet tax compliance requirements in Canada, the US and other jurisdictions.
• Assist professional service providers in the preparation of US income tax returns and other requisite forms for holding and investment corporations.
• Manage correspondences with tax authorities, reconcile tax accounts, and report to management and owners.
• Provide assistance with audits by tax authorities through tax analysis, information gathering and status documentation.
• Plan and implement an income tax compliance process to ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Manage external service providers in numerous jurisdictions to meet tax and business objectives efficiently.
• Collaborate in the planning and execution of repatriation transactions to identify tax withholding and liability issues, and propose alternate scenarios.
• Work with the CFO‑Family Office on Canadian and multi‑foreign jurisdictional tax planning (inbound and outbound) to achieve tax and operational efficiencies.
• Work with the CFO‑Family Office on special transactions including mergers, acquisitions, business reorganizations and estate planning.
• Identify and communicate trends and developments in tax relevant to High‑Net‑Worth individuals and corporations.

Work Allocation

• 40% Canadian Corporate compliance
• 20% Individual Tax Compliance
• 25% Planning & M&A

Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of progressive experience with a public accounting firm or a mid‑level tax position in industry.
• Completion or enrollment in the CPA In‑Depth Tax Course or a Masters of Tax program.
• Strong Excel and Visio skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Contribute to team objectives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High‑level client service skills, meeting deadlines.
• Familiarity with Canadian tax research tools and tax software.
• Prior exposure to US tax rules beneficial.
• Proven experience advising individuals and corporations on income tax issues and general business matters.
• Strong analytical capability, sound business sense and creative mind.
• Integrity, honesty, and sound judgment regarding confidential matters.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Wholesale Building Materials