Tax Technician - Global Compliance and Reporting - Ottawa

EY; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking a full-time Tax Technician to manage administrative tasks, prepare documents, and liaise with clients. The ideal candidate will have a college diploma in accounting or finance and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Key responsibilities include preparing tax returns and ensuring quality service for clients. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning and growth within the firm.

Benefits

$5,000 per year for mental health support benefits

Wellbeing benefit of $1,200/year

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting, finance or tax, or equivalent.
• Previous related tax experience would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• The flexibility to work additional hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supporting documents and working papers.
• Collate and e-file submissions of tax returns.
• Develop direct contacts with clients, acting as a liaison between client contacts and internal teams.
• Provide clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products.

Job description

The opportunity

As a Tax Technician, you'll be part of EY`s Global Compliance & Reporting practice, in our OCC (Ottawa Compliance Centre) - Toronto location. This position offers excellent opportunities for learning to the right candidate. We are seeking full-time candidates who can fulfill the following responsibilities and qualifications.

Your key responsibilities

As a Tax Technician, you'll work with the team to manage administrative tasks. In addition, you'll :

• Prepare supporting documents and working papers
• Collate and e-file submissions of tax returns
• Develop direct contacts with clients, acting as a liaison between client contacts and internal teams
• Provide clients with quality, timely and responsive services and work products

Skills and attributes for success

• The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast paced and high-volume environment with keen attention to client needs
• The ability to coordinate and manage a large team of staff to meet target due dates
• The ability to manage time spent against budget, and work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of work deliverables
• The ability to be proactive, use own initiative, and work independently, as well as part of the team
• The ability to demonstrate sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• The ability to adapt quickly to changes and propose solutions as needed
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

• College diploma in accounting, finance or tax, or equivalent
• Previous related tax experience would be an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• The flexibility to work additional hours

Ideally, you’ll also

• Fluent in written and verbal English
• A commitment to learning and using our tax technology and processes

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.

What we offer

When you thrive, we thrive. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being :

• $5,000 per year for mental health support benefits
• Wellbeing benefit of $1,200 / year

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