Senior Tax Accountant

BCAA; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An insurance and automotive services provider in Burnaby is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant. In this role, you will manage tax and financial reporting for the organization. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, maintaining compliance with Canadian legislation, and improving financial reporting processes. Ideal candidates are CPA-certified with a strong background in tax and accounting, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in tax, accounting, or audit roles.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Canadian tax laws and regulations.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income and indirect tax returns.
• Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Commerce

CPA designation

CPA In-Depth Tax Program

Tools

Financial reporting systems

ERP tools

Job description

Why BCAA?

Feel proud of what you do and help shape the future of BC at a BC Top Employer. We’re driven by purpose – delivering peace of mind to one in three BC households with insurance, roadside assistance, auto repair, Evo Car Share and Evolve E-Bike Share. With a long history of keeping roads safe and giving back in ways that build stronger communities, we offer a wide variety of meaningful, rewarding careers that move BC forward.

We are currently hiring a Senior Tax Accountant based in our Head Office .

As a Senior Tax Accountant , you’ll play a key role in managing the tax and financial reporting requirements for BCAA and its group of companies.This role is ideal for a tax professional looking to broaden their scope by taking on a blend of tax, financial reporting, and accounting responsibilities in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

You’llbe responsible for preparing and reviewing income and indirect tax returns, managing regulatory filings, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with Canadian tax legislation. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of tax positions, financial disclosures, and internal controls while collaborating with departments across the organization, including Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Audit.

In addition to compliance and reporting, you’ll drive improvements in processes and support the implementation of new accounting standards where applicable. You’ll also prepare financial statement packages, contribute to external audit readiness, and help assess and mitigate risk across financial operations. This is an opportunity to bring your technical expertise and business acumen to a purpose-driven organization, while playing a vital role in supporting informed financial decision-making.

Who you are :

You are an experienced accounting and tax professional who thrives on accuracy, compliance, and solving complex problems.

You bring strong technical accounting knowledge and keep current with emerging standards and regulations.

You’re comfortable working across departments and with external stakeholders like auditors and regulators.

You have a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement.

You are organized, analytical, and a clear communicator who can translate data into actionable insights.

What you’ll do :

Maintain compliance with Canadian tax legislation, including preparation of income and indirect tax returns, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Prepare regulatory filings and responses to requests from government agencies (e.g., Statistics Canada).

Review tax assessments, document tax positions, and support the business on income and indirect sales tax matters.

Support audits and respond to tax authority inquiries, working with internal teams and external advisors as needed.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and associated disclosures, including general ledger reconciliations and subsystem reconciliations.

Drive continuous improvements to optimize the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Evaluate and implement new accounting policies aligned with ASPE and IFRS as needed.

Lead the preparation of annual audit working paper packages and support the external audit process.

Identify and mitigate control risks in partnership with Corporate Accounting, Treasury, and Internal Audit teams.

Prepare treasury-related reports and annual returns tied to investment portfolios, pensions, and related filings.

What you bring :

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce with a concentration in Finance or Accounting.

Completion of CPA designation and CPA In-Depth Tax Program.

4+ years of experience in tax, accounting, or audit roles (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Up-to-date knowledge of Canadian tax laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Experience working in a high-volume, multi-entity environment with multiple accounting standards.

Strong technical accounting skills, with knowledge of ASPE and IFRS.

Experience with financial reporting systems and ERP tools.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, investigative, and decision-making skills.

Proven ability to read and interpret tax bulletins, professional journals, and regulatory documentation.

Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail.

A passion for coaching, mentoring, and enhancing team capabilities.

Experience preparing Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) submissions is an asset.