Tax Engagement Coordinator - Private Tax - Ottawa

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical coverage

Pension plan

Vacation & personal days

Job summary

EY is seeking a Tax Engagement Coordinator for the Private Client Services group in Ottawa. You will support engagement administration, scheduling, and client packages, while ensuring timely delivery of tax returns and forms.

Ideal candidates have a university degree, at least 2 years of related experience, and strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills. Flexibility to work extra hours during busy season is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree (or equivalent in experience)
• Able to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Flexible to work additional hours during busy season

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engagement administration and letters, scheduling, and client packages
• Transmit tax returns and forms electronically
• Track engagements and tax hours across practice management systems
• Maintain real-time data on project and tax return status
• Support quality control and compliance with firm policies

Skills

Excel

Word

Attention to deadlines

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

University degree

Job description

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Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Aug 7, 2026

Requisition ID: 1725346

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The opportunity

As a Tax Engagement Coordinator, you will be a part of our Private Client Services group. As a member of E&Y's Business Tax Service's practice, you will develop the combination of deep tax knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of business drivers to serve your clients to the best of your ability.

Your key responsibilities

As a tax engagement coordinator, you will be a pivotal member of Canadian tax team, dedicated to applying knowledge of the corporate and personal tax processes and deadlines, engagement economics and various information systems to advance the efficiency, productivity and profitability of the team.

Engagement Coordination:

• Coordinate engagement administration functions among tax practitioners and administrative team including engagement acceptance procedures, engagement letters, client assistance packages and scheduling of assignments
• Electronic transmitting tax returns and forms
• Coordinate, prioritize, assign and track work engagements
• Coordinate requests for tax hours from other business units
• Monitor and follow up with tax practitioners to keep the work assignment process on track and knowledgeable of deadlines
• Coordinate, track the process of engagements through our practice management systems and assist with coordination of billings

Administration and Analysis:

• Attend weekly scheduling meetings, record changes and follow up on issues arising
• Meet with tax practitioners on regular basis (weekly) to prioritize work and coordinate engagements
• Maintain real-time data of status of projects and tax returns

Quality Control:

• Demonstrates up to date knowledge of business unit policies, practices and processes in order to assist the team in meeting product quality and compliance standards

To qualify for the role, you must have

• University degree (or equivalent in experience)and a keen desire to learn and take on new challenges
• At least 2 years related work experience
• Able to manage multiple tasks, receive work from various sources and with tight deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong Excel and Word skills
• At ease in working in a professional services environment
• Committed to achieving firm goals
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Embraces challenges and change
• Demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Flexible to work additional hours during busy season

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Maturity, proactive attitude, commitment, and a highly motivated and driven team player

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.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we offer

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 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 discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, 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 and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning 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

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Ottawa: $52,000 to $78,000

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