Senior Tax Staff - People Advisory Services - Mobility - Toronto

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm is seeking a Senior Tax Staff in Toronto for its People Advisory Services – Mobility Tax practice. The role involves providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory solutions, preparing complex personal income tax returns, and advising clients on various tax matters. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, strong team collaboration skills, and excellent knowledge of current tax laws. The position offers competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Flexible vacation policy

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of automated tax processing systems and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional quality and timely work products to clients.
• Prepare complex personal income tax returns.
• Advise on tax implications of working across jurisdictions.
• Research tax technical matters for compliance and advisory.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Knowledge of tax laws

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Diploma in accounting with 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Tax Staff - People Advisory Services - Mobility - Toronto

Location: Toronto

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 26, 2025

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Tax Staff to join our People Advisory Services – Mobility Tax practice. Our People Advisory Services practice provides high-quality compliance and advisory solutions to help our clients drive organizational success through human capital. Our practice is one of the world's largest and has talented and innovative professionals dedicated to teamwork and exceptional client service. People Advisory Services encompasses Mobility, Global Employment Tax Services, Total Rewards, HR Performance Improvement and Immigration services.

The Mobility Tax services include Canadian and US personal income tax, compliance and advisory services; mobility policy design; executive compensation advice; employer tax advice; and global coordination. You’ll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with exceptional quality and timely work products
• Determine appropriate and optimal Canadian and US filing positions
• Prepare complex personal income tax returns
• Review personal income tax returns
• Advise clients on the tax implications of working in another tax jurisdiction
• Research on Tax technical matters to support both compliance and advisory deliverables
• Contribute to the national education program by preparing and/or delivering tax technical material
• Leverage technology to maximize productivity

Skills and attributes for success

• Effective communicator and confident team player who can not only collaborate with people from various teams but also prioritize shifting demands
• Willingness to contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude
• Commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
• Ability to work in a high pressured and time sensitive environment
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
• The ability to manage time spent against budget and work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of deliverables while providing exceptional client service

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field; or a diploma in accounting with a minimum of 3 years of relevant tax experience; or equivalent experience in industry
• Excellent Knowledge of current automated tax processing systems and tax laws

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Exceptional PC proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

What we look for

We’re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We’re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world’s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.

What we offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.