Senior Tax Analyst – Strategic Compliance & Audits

Rexall; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rexall seeks a Senior Financial Analyst - Tax to lead Canada taxes, filings, and audits. You will manage GST/HST, PST, QST, and income tax provisions, while coordinating with IT and operations to ensure accurate tax rates across provinces.

The role focuses on tax compliance, government audits, environmental reporting, and pension accounting, with opportunities for growth and community impact within Rexall’s culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance or business administration.
• CPA designation completed or in progress preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GST/HST, PST, QST, and Canadian income tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing government audits.
• Environmental legislation knowledge is an asset.
• Retail/pharmacy tax experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file indirect tax returns (GST/HST, PST, QST) for Canada.
• Own monthly reconciliations of tax balance sheet accounts with documentation.
• Assist in annual/quarterly income tax provisions and tax filings.
• Prepare tax working papers and schedules for corporate tax filings.
• File statutory government reporting and withholding tax where applicable.
• Monitor regulatory tax developments and assess impacts to the business.
• Coordinate with IT/POS to ensure accurate tax rates across provinces.
• Manage provincial and federal tax audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee environmental compliance reporting and pension accounting.
• Support with pension initiatives and year-end/pension statements.
• Oversee parking tax reconciliations and audits.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual Canada compliance reporting.
• Identify foreign workers for withholding tax reporting.

Skills

GST/HST knowledge

PST/QST knowledge

Canadian income tax compliance

Audit management experience

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration

CPA designation in progress or completed

Tools

Excel

Job description

Rexall seeks a Senior Financial Analyst - Tax to lead Canada taxes, filings, and audits. You will manage GST/HST, PST, QST, and income tax provisions, while coordinating with IT and operations to ensure accurate tax rates across provinces.

The role focuses on tax compliance, government audits, environmental reporting, and pension accounting, with opportunities for growth and community impact within Rexall’s culture.