Senior Tax Analyst - Contract

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is seeking a hands-on Senior Tax Analyst for a 15-month contract in Toronto, Canada. The role centers on owning day-to-day Canadian and international tax activities and collaborating in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle corporate tax compliance, tax provisioning, indirect tax filings (GST/HST), and support U.S. and international tax requirements with a strong emphasis on technical tax expertise over administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years corporate tax experience.
• Experience with Canadian corporate tax compliance.
• Hands-on tax provisioning in Excel.
• Knowledge of US GAAP ASC 740.
• GST/HST compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage Canadian corporate tax compliance, including preparation and review of T2, T1134, T106.
• Coordinate external advisors and support U.S. and international tax filings.
• Prepare monthly tax provisions in Excel (current and deferred).
• Oversee Canadian indirect tax compliance and GST/HST filings.
• Support U.S. sales tax compliance and reporting (Avalara).
• Perform transfer pricing calculations and related tax analysis.
• Respond to tax inquiries and support audits and special projects.
• Identify process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax provisioning

Transfer pricing

Excel

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Avalara

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Tax Analyst to join their team on a 15-month contract. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys owning the day-to-day tax function and working independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for corporate tax compliance, tax provisioning, indirect tax filings, and supporting international tax requirements. This is a highly analytical role with a focus on technical tax expertise rather than administrative processing.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Canadian corporate tax compliance, including preparation and review of:

• T2 Corporate Tax Returns
• T1134 Information Returns
• T106 Information Returns
• Coordinate external advisors and support U.S. and international tax filings

Prepare monthly tax provisions in Excel, including:

• Current tax calculations
• Deferred tax calculations
• Oversee Canadian indirect tax compliance, including GST/HST filings
• Support U.S. sales tax compliance and reporting through Avalara
• Perform transfer pricing calculations and related tax analysis
• Manage day-to-day tax operations and respond to tax-related inquiries
• Assist with tax audits, tax authority reviews, and special projects as required
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and tax reporting efficiency

Qualifications

3+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, ideally gained within:

• Public accounting; or
• Strong experience with Canadian corporate tax compliance
• Hands-on experience preparing tax provisions manually in Excel
• Solid understanding of deferred taxes and tax accounting under US GAAP (ASC 740)
• Experience with GST/HST compliance and reporting
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.