Senior Tax Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is looking for a highly motivated Senior Tax Accountant for a leading finance team in Toronto. The role involves ensuring compliance with tax regulations, preparing tax returns, and providing strategic tax planning support. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, a solid background in corporate taxation, and strong analytical skills to address complex tax issues.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Canadian corporate taxation.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian corporate tax law and regulations.
• Proficiency in data analytics software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with national and provincial corporate tax regulations.
• Prepare and file tax returns and manage income tax payment processes.
• Support tax audits and monitor changes in tax legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP general ledger systems

Data analytics software (e.g., Power BI)

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our client's finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with national and provincial corporate tax regulations, preparing and filing tax returns, and providing strategic tax planning support. This role requires a strong understanding of Canadian corporate tax law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all national and provincial corporate tax regulations, including the preparation and filing of various tax returns.
• Manage the income tax payment process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and perform tax account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit Canadian Foreign Affiliate filings and related calculations.
• Develop quarterly and annual income tax forecasts and provisions in accordance with relevant accounting standards.
• Support tax audits by gathering and analyzing information, and drafting responses to inquiries.
• Monitor and analyze changes in national and provincial tax legislation, assessing the impact on business operations, and providing recommendations.
• Perform month-end activities, including journal entries, cash transfers, and reconciliations, related to income tax.
• Develop and implement strategic tax initiatives to improve process efficiency and audit documentation.
• Serve as a key internal resource for other departments regarding income tax inquiries.
• Collaborate with global tax teams on transactions and projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent specialized taxation education.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Canadian corporate taxation.
• Advanced knowledge of Canadian corporate tax law and regulations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP general ledger systems.
• Experience with data analytics software (e.g., Power BI) is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A strong drive for continuous learning.
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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