Technician, Tax & Compliance

Regional Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Growth opportunities and advancement

Job summary

Regional Group in Ottawa seeks a Tax & Compliance Technician to provide indirect tax support (GST/HST, QST) and related tax tasks. This temporary full-time role runs for approximately six months, supporting the Manager, Tax & Compliance.

Ideal candidates have a Diploma in Accounting and at least 2 years of accounting or tax experience, with strong Excel skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High degree of accuracy.
• Ability to meet tight timelines.
• Mature, pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or tax experience.
• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• People-centric focus: lifelong learning and sharing perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GST/HST and QST returns for all entities.
• Prepare GST/HST related rebate applications.
• Maintain up-to-date database of tax accounts.
• Assist with GST/HST audits and bare trust reporting.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting experience

Tax knowledge

Education

Diploma in Accounting

Job description

About Us

At Regional Group, we're not your typical real estate company – we are driven by our mission of enriching communities and creating places where people thrive. We are innovators, leaders, and trailblazers with over six decades of experience shaping the real estate landscape in the National Capital Region. As a fully vertically integrated real estate company, we bring together expertise in development, construction, asset management, and property operations to deliver exceptional value and experiences. Through our homebuilding division, eQ Homes, we continue to set the standard in home innovation and sustainable living, with a $5+ billion pipeline of commercial, mixed-use, and residential projects across Ontario and Quebec, and a management portfolio exceeding 2.9 million square feet of commercial space and 2,000 residential units. With this legacy as our foundation, we strive to be the real estate company of choice for our customers, partners, and communities.

Our core values guide everything we do, grounded in a shared commitment to doing the right thing. They include:

• People
• Elevate
• Passion

We want our employees to feel great about their jobs, and that means encouraging growth and advancement, listening to employee feedback, recognizing a job well done, giving back, and adopting a culture of trust and respect.

About The Role

The key overall objective of the Technician, Tax & Compliance is to provide tax & compliance support to the Manager, Tax & Compliance on indirect tax (GST/HST, QST) and other tax & compliance matters, including the preparation and filing of GST/HST and QST returns, account reconciliations, rebate applications, and audit support. This is a temporary full-time position, with an anticipated duration of approximately six (6) months.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of GST/HST, QST returns for all entities.
• Preparation of GST/HST related rebate applications.
• Maintaining up to date database of tax accounts.
• Assisting with GST/HST compliance audits.
• Assisting with bare trust reporting.
• Ad-hoc reports as required.

Key Duties

• Prepares clearing journal entries for GST/HST, and QST related accounts.
• Prepares GST/HST, QST returns and payments, ensures submission deadlines are met.
• Reconciles GST/HST, QST related GL accounts and makes necessary adjustments.
• Tracks CRA tax accounts and ensures refunds received on time.
• Prepares documents for GST/HST, QST compliance audits.
• Prepares and submits documents for all HST related rebate applications.

About You

• High degree of accuracy.
• Ability to meet tight timelines.
• Mature, pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with a strong aptitude for analyzing large volumes of information.
• Manage changing and conflicting priorities.
• Proven ability to prioritize daily based on urgencies.
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting or tax experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Diploma in Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, and relevant experience.
  
• People-centric focus: You pursue lifelong learning, actively share new perspectives, empower, and inspire others.
• Commitment to Elevate: You set new standards in ways that surprise and delight stakeholders, redefine industry norms and set new benchmarks for success.
• Passion: You take pride in your work, overcome obstacles, and constantly seek to be the best.

Why Join Us:

• We empower our people to strive for creativity, uniqueness, and distinction.
• We are actively pursuing portfolio growth opportunities, ensuring continuous development and advancement.
• We take pride in shaping real estate in Ottawa for over 60 years
• Enjoy competitive pay and incentives to support your personal and professional growth.
  
• Thrive in a supportive environment with ample growth opportunities to nurture your career.

This posting is to fill one (1) existing vacancy.

Regional Group is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace environment. We are committed to cultivating a workforce that mirrors the diversity of our community, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation or support during any stage of our recruitment and selection process, we will collaborate with you to address your needs.