Staff Accountant - Global Mobility Services

KPMG LLP Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Ottawa seeks candidates to provide Canadian and US personal and payroll tax services. The ideal candidate has an Accounting or Business degree, excellent computer skills, and enjoys teamwork. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and managing client information. This firm values diversity and promotes a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Canadian and/or US personal tax preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic with a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Become part of a tax engagement team in meeting tax compliance needs.
• Prepare working paper files for income tax returns.
• Review Canadian and US personal tax returns.
• Manage client information gathering.
• Follow-up with tax authorities on notices.

Skills

Canadian and/or US personal tax preparation

Excellent computer skills including MS Office

Strong self-motivation

Organizational and time management skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Accounting or Business diploma or degree

Tools

MS Office Excel

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Our worldwide network of Global Mobility Services professionals provide tax and payroll compliance and consulting services to executives and employers of people who work, live and invest outside their home country. We design sophisticated tax planning and compensation strategies to help companies with international workforces and their executives manage their tax liabilities and other expenses of operating in the global business environment.

The successful candidate will provide Canadian and US personal and payroll tax services to our multinational clients. You will also be responsible for a variety of technical, administrative, and support functions with regards to the management of our clients’ expatriate tax programs. The ideal candidate enjoys continuous learning and working in a team to deliver exceptional client service.

What you will do

• Become part of a tax engagement team in meeting the tax compliance needs of clients
• Prepare working paper files for income tax returns for personal tax clients
• Review Canadian and US personal tax returns
• Run taxpayer arrival and departure tax consultations
• Manage client information gathering to ensure accurate and timely completion of returns and schedules
• Follow-up with tax authorities on notices
• Opportunity to work with AI tools to improve efficiency and streamline tasks
• Provide support to team members in related tasks
• Tax and Payroll Research

What you bring to the role

• Accounting or Business diploma or degree
• Experience in Canadian and/or US personal tax preparation
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office – Excel experience is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills allowing effective interaction with client and team
• Enthusiastic with a desire to learn
• Strong self-motivation, organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our values and the KPMG way provide a supportive environment.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.