Senior - Indirect Tax - Calgary

EY; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical & dental coverage

Pension plan (defined contribution)

Vacation policy

Personal days (paid)

Coaching & learning opportunities

Flexible work options

Job summary

EY Calgary is seeking a Senior Tax Staff to support leading organizations with indirect tax advisory across industries. You’ll build expertise while delivering practical, business-focused solutions and collaborating with experienced professionals.

Join a diverse team and leverage technology to create value for clients. A CPA path and strong tax background help you succeed in this role, located in Alberta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; emphasis in accounting, finance or law preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive indirect tax experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex indirect tax requirements into practical guidance for clients.
• Analyze transactions and data to identify indirect tax risks and planning opportunities.
• Prepare technical research, client deliverables and recommendations.
• Partner with clients and internal teams on indirect tax compliance and advisory matters.
• Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to new business opportunities.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Curiosity

Tech adoption

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/law

CPA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

Join a team that helps leading organizations tackle complex indirect tax challenges with confidence. As a Senior Tax Staff, you'll work on meaningful advisory engagements across a range of industries, building your technical expertise while delivering practical solutions that support key business decisions. Along the way, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals and leverage innovative technology to create value for clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Translate complex indirect tax requirements into practical, business-focused guidance for clients.
• Analyze transactions, processes, and financial data to identify indirect tax risks and planning opportunities.
• Prepare technical research, client deliverables, and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Partner with clients and internal teams to navigate indirect tax compliance, reporting, and advisory matters.
• Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities across multiple engagements.
• Build trusted client relationships and contribute to the development of new business opportunities within the indirect tax practice.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• A knack for solving complex problems and turning technical concepts into practical advice
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Relationship-building skills that foster collaboration and trust
• Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous growth
• A willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working

Ideally, you’ll also

• Have completed or be pursuing one of the CPA, CPA In-depth Tax Course, CPA In-depth GST HST Program, MTax, LLM or LLB

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis on accounting, finance or law
• 3 or more years of relevant, progressive indirect tax experience

What We Look For

Success in this role comes from more than technical knowledge. We value people who are curious, collaborative, and motivated to make an impact. If you're someone who asks thoughtful questions, embraces new challenges, and enjoys turning complexity into practical solutions, you'll fit right in.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need.

Inclusiveness at EY

Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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