Tax Officer

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Yellowknife is looking for a Tax Officer to ensure compliance with tax legislation and aid in revenue collection. The role requires monitoring tax remittances, conducting desk audits, and assisting taxpayers with their calculations. Candidates should possess a degree in Business or Accounting and approximately two years of experience in a financial office. This position combines analytical tasks, client interactions, and problem-solving within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Accounting with 2 years experience in a financial office.
• Diploma with 4 years or Certificate with 5 years experience considered.
• 6 years of experience progressively responsible in financial office accepted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tax remittances for payroll, fuel, and tobacco tax accuracy.
• Conduct desk audits and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Assist taxpayers with tax requirements and registration.
• Investigate discrepancies and suggest corrections or refunds.
• Prepare reports and maintain financial records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client interaction

Problem-solving

Education

Business or Accounting Degree

Business or Accounting Diploma

Business Administration Certificate

High school diploma

Job description

This Job Opening is limited to employees with the GNWT/WSCC in indeterminate and term positions.

Employees must apply through HRIS / Employee Self-Service. For instructions please see:

The Department of Finance has the mandate to provide leadership and direction to the public service in all areas of finance and human resource management. This mandate includes negotiating major financial arrangements with the federal government, providing analysis and advice to the Financial Management Board, and ensuring that financial and information resources are managed effectively, efficiently and economically. This mandate also includes the recruitment and retention of a competent public service that is representative of the people it serves and the development of programs and services that effectively serve the human resource needs of the public service.

Job Information

Join our team and play a key role in ensuring compliance with tax legislation and supporting the collection of vital revenues for the Government of the Northwest Territories. As a Tax Officer, you'll work on diverse tasks such as monitoring tax remittances, conducting desk audits, and assisting taxpayers with accurate calculations. This position offers a mix of analytical work, client interaction, and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile payroll, fuel, and tobacco tax remittances for accuracy.
• Perform desk audits and inspections to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Assist taxpayers with registration and interpretation of tax requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actions or refunds.
• Prepare reports, maintain records, and support year-end processes.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of Business or Accounting Degree, or similar and two (2) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
• Similar Degrees could include, but are not limited to, Finance and Commerce.

Equivalencies

• Completion of a Business or Accounting Diploma, or similar and four (4) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
• Completion of a Business Administration Certificate or similar and five (5) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
• Completion of a Bookkeeper & Financial Officer Training course and six (6) years of experience working in a financial office environment.
• Completion of a high school diploma and six (6) years progressively responsible financial office experience.
• All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

GNWT Inquiries

Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.