On‑Site Tax & Audit Specialist — Multi‑Entity Canada Tax

Drake International; Campbell River; Presencial; CAD 72.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan eligibility after one yr

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Drake International in Campbell River, British Columbia, is seeking a Tax & Audit Specialist with 3–4+ years of Canadian tax experience to transition from public practice into a corporate tax function. The role involves preparing personal, corporate and trust returns, conducting tax research and managing CRA correspondence within a large family‑owned group.

You will support tax planning, compliance and reporting across multiple entities, working closely with the Controller and external advisers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 3–4+ years of professional Canadian tax experience; candidates with a strong public practice background are preferred.
• Experience preparing T1, T2 and T3 tax returns.
• Strong understanding of Canadian taxation and the Income Tax Act.
• Experience with GST/HST, PST and other indirect tax filings.
• Experience dealing directly with the CRA and managing tax‑related correspondence.
• Exposure to tax planning, corporate reorganizations and tax research.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and auditors is an asset.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software; experience with TaxPrep is particularly relevant.
• CPA designation is preferred, but candidates pursuing their CPA or those with relevant experience who are not pursuing the designation will also be considered.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with confidential financial information.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing personal (T1), corporate (T2) and trust (T3) tax returns, including personal returns for members of the business-owning family.
• Preparing information returns, including T5013, T5 and T5018 filings.
• Preparing GST/HST and PST returns, new housing rebates and tax self‑assessments.
• Conducting Canadian tax research and interpreting applicable tax legislation.
• Supporting tax planning initiatives, corporate reorganizations and other tax‑related projects.
• Preparing tax working papers, reconciliations and supporting documentation for external audits.
• Liaising directly with the CRA regarding assessments, inquiries, correspondence and outstanding tax matters.
• Coordinating with external tax advisors and auditors to provide requested information and documentation.
• Assisting with tax provisions and tax‑related financial reporting.
• Monitoring tax filing deadlines and ensuring compliance across the corporate group.
• Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting efficiency.
• Supporting additional tax, accounting and financial reporting projects as required.

Conocimientos

T1 tax returns

T2 tax returns

T3 tax returns

CRA correspondence

Tax planning

Tax research

Tax software

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

TaxPrep

Descripción del empleo

Drake International in Campbell River, British Columbia, is seeking a Tax & Audit Specialist with 3–4+ years of Canadian tax experience to transition from public practice into a corporate tax function. The role involves preparing personal, corporate and trust returns, conducting tax research and managing CRA correspondence within a large family‑owned group.

You will support tax planning, compliance and reporting across multiple entities, working closely with the Controller and external advisers.