SRED Costing Accountant

ROSS; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is looking for a Costing Accountant to join their R&D team, focusing on maximizing SR&ED tax claims. Candidates should possess or be pursuing a CA, CMA, or CGA designation, with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include preparing documentation for claims and examining client operations for tax incentives. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a growing sector.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or possess CA, CMA or CGA designation.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for client interaction.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documentation for SR&ED claims.
• Examine operations to determine qualifications for incentives.
• Assist with correspondence with tax authorities regarding claims.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong client focus

Excellent teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Working knowledge of Taxprep

Education

CA, CMA or CGA designation

Tools

Taxprep

Job description

Take your Science or Engineering experience to the next level!

Industry: Tax Accounting

Specialty: Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)

Title: Associate/Manager/Senior Manager

Location: Toronto

Description:

Our client is Canada’s leading professional services firm, providing audit, tax, financial advisory services and consulting. They provide a full range of services to help companies integrate tax planning into business strategy and comply with foreign tax and regulatory rules.

The R&D team is a rapidly growing division that combines engineers, scientists, and tax professionals to service clients in maximizing Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SRED) tax claims. As a team, they are responsible for:

• Examining client operations and processes to determine which qualify for income tax incentives, developing the appropriate methodology to claim those activities and the methods to maximize those incentives.
• Preparing all necessary technical documentation to file an R&D claim on behalf of the client.
• Working with the client to help them develop their systems and know-how to assist in making future claims.
• Involvement in all discussions that may arise with the Canadian Revenue Agency and/or provincial authorities.
• Assessing R&D expenditures, time and activities involved within all of the projects.

Responsibilities:

Presently, the R&D team is looking for a Costing Accountant who can:

• Utilize knowledge of cost accounting and accounting information systems to prepare all necessary documentation to file an SR&ED claim on behalf of our clients.
• Examine products and operations to determine which qualify for income tax incentives, the appropriate methodology to cost those activities and the methods to maximize those incentives.
• Assist with research and correspondence with the tax authorities to address any review issues.

Qualifications:

• CA, CMA or CGA designation (or currently working toward designation).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong client focus and orientation towards achievement.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to work with minimal supervision on multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of Taxprep and the SR&ED tax program as an asset.

If you are interested in getting more information on this or other opportunities across Canada, confidentially forward your resume to Alan Kwan via [e-mail].