Technician – Individual Taxation

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work mode

Office access at Montreal Studio

Group insurance and RRSPs

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Montreal is seeking a Technician – Individual Taxation within Finance and Accounting for a permanent position. You will support international payroll tax processes and tax compliance.

The role requires meticulous, bilingual communication in English and French, with knowledge of Canadian taxation and payroll basics; prior Canadian personal tax return experience is an asset. The company offers an inclusive hybrid workplace and benefits.

Qualifications

• College diploma in administration or accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar tax/payroll role.
• Basic knowledge of Canadian taxation; payroll knowledge is an asset.
• Fluent in English and French; knowledge of a third language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update tax information used to process the international payroll. Coordinate with the payroll team the tax information related to employee benefits / deductions.
• Participate in the planning of tax forms that individuals must complete for different countries. Follow up with the employees and stakeholders of each Cirque du Soleil show to obtain the required tax forms.
• Complete forms and other compliance declarations (social security certificates, request to reduce tax deductions at source, etc.). Do proper follow ups with the tax authorities.
• Prepare Canadian, US and various tax returns. Carry out follow-ups of notices of assessments and other requests for information with the tax authorities.
• Perform quality control, complete assembly, ensure coordination and administrative follow-ups relating to tax returns and other compliance declarations.
• Assist tax advisors with their duties.

Skills

Excel

Word

Bilingual EN/FR

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Education

College diploma in administration or accounting

Job description

Permanent position

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Technician – Individual Taxation

Finance and Accounting

Permanent position

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION

You Will Be Asked To

• Prepare and update tax information used to process the international payroll. Coordinate with the payroll team the tax information related to employee benefits / deductions.
• Participate in the planning of tax forms that individuals must complete for different countries. Follow up with the employees and stakeholders of each Cirque du Soleil show to obtain the required tax forms.
• Complete forms and other compliance declarations (social security certificates, request to reduce tax deductions at source, etc.). Do proper follow ups with the tax authorities.
• Prepare Canadian, US and various tax returns. Carry out follow-ups of notices of assessments and other requests for information with the tax authorities.
• Perform quality control, complete assembly, ensure coordination and administrative follow-ups relating to tax returns and other compliance declarations.
• Assist tax advisors with their duties.

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

We want to meet you if you have:

• A college diploma with program in administration, accounting, or similar area of study.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position.
• Basic knowledge of Canadian taxation. Basic knowledge of payroll, an asset.
• Experience with the preparation of personal Canadian tax returns, an asset.
• Ability to be rigorous and attentive to detail;
• Good priority management and respect deadlines for deliverables;
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Word;
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written; fluent in a third language an asset.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

Here Is An Overview

• An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.