Senior Analyst, US Corporate Tax

Doane Grant Thornton LLP; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flex days

RRSP contributions

Firmwide holiday closure

Wellness benefits

Concierge-like benefits

Summer work-from-anywhere in Canada

Job summary

Doane Grant Thornton Waterloo is seeking a Senior Analyst, US Corporate Tax to join our growing team. You will prepare US federal and state tax returns, research issues, and draft client memoranda and correspondence.

You’ll help identify additional service opportunities and deliver exceptional client service while collaborating with colleagues nationwide. Accounting diploma and 2–3 years in public practice are preferred.

Qualifications

• Accounting diploma or certificate is required; designation is a plus.
• 2–3 years in public practice preferred.
• Experience in personal tax compliance.
• Strong accounting and US tax knowledge with client service mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing U.S. corporate federal and state tax returns.
• Researching U.S. tax issues.
• Preparing file memoranda and client correspondence.
• Proactively resolve tax issues with clients and staff through direct contact and research.
• Identify and develop new opportunities for additional tax services.
• Provide exceptional client service.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Accounting Diploma or Certificate; designation asset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who we are

You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ about 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.

As a Senior Analyst, US Corporate Tax your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing U.S. corporate federal and state tax returns
• Researching U.S. tax issues
• Preparing file memoranda and client correspondence
• Proactively resolve tax related issues with clients and other staff members through direct contact with them and researching and drafting responses
• Identify and develop new opportunities for additional tax services
• Provide exceptional client service

Doane Grant Thornton

If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!

Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca

Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Senior Analyst, US Corporate Tax? Like the colour purple? Great. Here’s a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:

• Accounting Diploma or Certificate; an accounting designation is considered an asset
• 2 to 3 years of experience in public practice is preferred
• Experience in personal tax compliance
• Career-oriented individual with strong technical knowledge in accounting and US tax compliance preferred
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service
• Ability to develop and present new ideas and conceptualize new approaches and solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
• Strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite and ability to grasp new technology tools

At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.

What's in it for you?

Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!

At Doane Grant Thornton, we believe compensation should reflect more than just market data—it should reflect you.

We’re serious about compensation. We benchmark regularly across a wide spectrum of roles, industries, sectors, and levels to ensure our ranges are both competitive and current. But we don’t stop there. We also consider the unique strengths, experiences, and impact each individual brings to the table. Our salary ranges are reviewed annually, and where you land within the range depends on a mix of factors—your background, your skills, and how your contributions align with internal equity. To help start the conversation, the current salary range for this role is $63,750–$83,750 in Waterloo. If the role is available in other locations, the range may differ to reflect local market factors.

Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.

Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?