Senior Tax Analyst

The Jim Pattison Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in Metro Vancouver seeks a Senior Tax Analyst responsible for corporate tax compliance and preparation of tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and at least 4 years of corporate tax experience. This full-time in-office role offers competitive compensation and exposure to a diverse range of industries, making it an excellent stepping stone for career growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits based on tenure

Exposure to a wide range of industries

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of dedicated corporate tax experience.
• Experience with tax filings such as T106s, T1134s, and CbC reporting is an asset.
• Strong work ethic and accountability in delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate income tax returns for multiple entities.
• Assist with CRA audit requests and tax authority inquiries.
• Support process improvements to streamline tax reporting.

Skills

CPA designation

Corporate tax experience

Technical knowledge of Canadian tax principles

Effective communication

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Education

Enrolled or completed Year 2 of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Tax Analyst, you will report to the Tax Senior Manager and work closely with other team members to play a key role in corporate tax compliance, tax financial reporting, and various filings for the Jim Pattison Group. This role is execution-focused, responsible for preparing tax returns and supporting working papers, maintaining tax schedules, assisting with tax audits, and other duties as required. This in-office position is ideal for a detail-oriented tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and demonstrates a strong work ethic while working collaboratively with internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Filings: Prepare corporate income tax returns (T2) and partnership tax returns (T5013) for multiple entities across various industries.
• Prepare the T106s, T1134s, CbC reporting and other informational returns as required.
• Support the calculation and tracking of tax balances, tax instalments and payments.
• Prepare other tax filings, such as pension GST / HST, employer health tax, bare trust reporting, and other compliance requirements.
• Prepare and maintain tax working papers and reconciliations for corporate tax accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of tax provisions and related journal entries under ASPE.
• Ensure tax accounts are properly reconciled and documented to support internal financial reporting.
• Audit & CRA Correspondence Support: Assist with CRA audit requests and tax authority inquiries by gathering and compiling supporting documentation.
• Work with the Tax Senior Manager and Tax Director to prepare tax audit responses and submissions, as required.
• Transfer Pricing, Intercompany Reporting, and Other Duties: Support the calculation of intercompany charges and assist with maintaining transfer pricing documentation.
• Prepare and assist with other ad-hoc filings.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Maintain well-organized tax records, trackers and documentation to improve efficiency in compliance and reporting.
• Support process improvements to streamline tax reporting and filings.

What You Bring

• Canadian CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 4 years of dedicated corporate tax experience, ideally a mix of public practice and in-house roles.
• Enrolled in or completed Year 2 of the CPA In-Depth Tax Program.
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian corporate tax principles. Experience with tax financial reporting under ASPE and IFRS is an asset.
• Experience with tax filings such as T106s, T1134s, CbC reporting, and employer health tax is an asset.
• Strong work ethic & accountability – You take ownership of deliverables, meet strict deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented & analytical – You approach tax filings and reconciliations with accuracy and logical problem-solving.
• Effective communicator & collaborator – You clearly document work, ask questions, and work collaboratively with team members and internal stakeholders to facilitate the tax cycle.
• Team player & relationship builder – You understand the purpose of your work and the roles of others around you. You strive for team success in support of the business, and prepare your work in a manner that is easy to review, enabling smooth coordination of filings, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills for tax calculations and data management.
• Salary range: 85,000 - 115,000 CAD.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, some of which are subject to program / plan terms based on tenure.

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration the candidate’s education, skills, experience, and other factors, and may not be based on the candidate’s pay history.

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to a wide range of industries and complex corporate tax issues.
• Opportunity to work with a high-performance tax team in one of Canada’s largest private companies.
• Fast-paced, hands-on experience with significant tax compliance responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Executive Offices