Senior US Tax Analyst

Equest; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm is seeking a remote U.S. Tax Specialist. In this role, you will handle U.S. tax compliance, prepare essential tax documents, and interact with various tax authorities. The ideal candidate has over three years of tax-related experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Comprehensive benefits include vacation, medical coverage, and professional development support.

Benefits

Three weeks' vacation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Financial and professional development support

Employee stock ownership

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Over 3 years of relevant tax-related experience.
• CPA certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare U.S. Federal and State corporate income tax returns.
• Correspond with U.S. tax authorities and respond to notices.
• Assist with Purchase Price Allocations.

Skills

US income tax software experience (OneSource)

Intermediate Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Reporting to the Director, US Tax, this 100% remote role is responsible for U.S. tax compliance and tax accounting for the US operations within the organization. The ideal candidate will become a key member of the Company's tax department which provides critical expertise, consultation and counsel to the various entities and business groups.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare U.S. Federal and State corporate income tax returns and related working papers
• Prepare U.S. Federal and State tax extensions and instalment calculations, and coordinate payments to relevant tax authorities
• Prepare all required U.S. tax compliance forms for foreign entities, such as Forms 5471s, 5472s, 1120Fs as well as calculations for GILTI and FDII
• Prepare the quarterly and annual US income tax provision under IFRS including preparation of account reconciliations for US income tax accounts
• Correspond with various U.S. tax authorities as well as respond to tax notices received
• Help the tax function manage tax requests that arise from internal team members and business functions
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Director, US Tax, including ad-hoc research and analytics as required for U.S. operations
• Assist with Purchase Price Allocations and drafting Forms 8594 and 8883
• Calculate earnings and profits and maintain tax attribute data

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Over 3 years of relevant tax-related experience
• Must have US income tax software (OneSource) experience
• Strong computer and data analysis skills including intermediate Excel skills (using pivot tables, basic charts / formula)
• CPA certification is a plus but not required.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Team-player with excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple filings in a fast-paced environmentPossess enthusiasm for the profession and ongoing learning with a desire to take on new tasks
• Comfortable with or enthusiastically willing to learn new technology platforms

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three weeks' vacation (four weeks after three years and five weeks after seven years) plus five personal days
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
• Financial and professional development support for CPA candidates and members
• Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
• Lifestyle rewards program
• Flexible work options
• Performance driven organization with many opportunities for advancement
• And more!