Senior Field Auditor

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 71,743 - 91,818; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Education and mentorship programs

Career growth opportunities

Employee networks for support

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the Compliance Branch, where you will leverage your accounting expertise and auditing skills to ensure Ontario businesses adhere to tax laws. This role offers the chance to conduct field audits, collaborate on complex corporate audits, and engage with taxpayers to discuss compliance issues. With flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in tax compliance. Be part of an inclusive workforce that values diversity and accessibility.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or relevant degree/diploma with accounting courses.
• Experience with tax compliance and auditing in a public practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field audits and ensure taxpayer compliance with tax laws.
• Prepare audit documents and present findings to taxpayers.

Skills

Accounting practices

Tax legislation knowledge

Auditing techniques

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

University degree or college diploma in accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Apply By:Monday, June 2, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Tax Compliance and Benefits Division / Compliance Branch

City:

Hamilton, North York

Position(s) language:

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary up to 12 months with possible extension

Job code:

03307 - Tax Auditor 4

$1,576.78 - $2,017.98 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help ensure Ontario businesses comply with tax laws!

Bring your accounting expertise, strong communication skills, and knowledge of tax legislation and auditing techniques to a dedicated team, as we do our part in ensuring relevant tax legislation is adhered to and understood.

Please note:
• overnight travel may be required to the taxpayer's place of business to complete audit assignments
• flexible work arrangements, including flexible hours and/or remote work, may be considered

About the job

As part of the Insurance Premium Tax section within the Compliance Branch, you will independently conduct field audits of taxpayers, including collaborating with colleagues to conduct audits for large and complex corporate taxpayers. In this role, you will:

• review taxpayer books and records to make sure they follow tax laws
• examine business accounting systems, financial statements, and complex transactions
• research relevant tax laws, court cases, and publications
• ensure audit documents are created according to standards and policies
• meet with taxpayers and their representatives to talk about audit findings and any issues with tax compliance
• suggest referrals to other government areas and jurisdictions for further action, and testify in court cases as needed

What you bring to the team

Mandatory:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or successful completion of a recognized university degree or college diploma, plus or including courses in Introductory Financial Accounting, Intermediate Financial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, either Cost Accounting or Management Accounting, and one additional course in Auditing, Taxation, Cost Accounting, Management Accounting or Finance

Note: Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide proof of designation/academic qualifications. Candidates will be asked to indicate on their transcripts which courses meet the position's academic requirements. Candidates who obtained their qualifications outside Canada will be asked to provide proof that these qualifications are recognized as equivalent in Canada.

Accounting, tax and auditing knowledge

You have knowledge of and experience with:
• accounting practices and policies, as well as audit standards and procedures
• Corporate Tax compliance within a public practice accounting firm, a governmental tax administration entity, or a business/industry relating to large and complex taxpayers

You have the ability to:
• interpret and apply tax regulations and legislation, including the Electricity Act, the Ontario Corporations Tax Act, the Taxation Act 2007, the Income Tax Act (Canada) and other Provincial Acts

Communication and interpersonal skills

You can:
• prepare audit working papers and letters to taxpayers and their representatives
• present and discuss audit file reviews with auditors and managers
• manage the audit relationship with taxpayers and their representatives

Analytical and research skills

You can:
• research financial audit records and tax publications, such as tax court cases
• recognize tax loopholes and tax-avoidance schemes and refer to the group manager

Technology skills

• you have experience with computer software and accounting systems to understand taxpayers' digital accounting records and create audit documents

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns with market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

• 1 English Permanent, 5700 Yonge St, North York, Toronto Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Credit History Check
• 1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 119 King St W, Hamilton, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check, Credit History Check
• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• T-FN-227016/25(2)

How to apply:

• You must apply online by visiting www.ontario.ca/careers .You must enter the job id number in the Job ID search field to locate the job ad.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad.Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements forthis job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in therecruitment process, please ContactUs to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team willcontact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.