Income Tax Analyst Student Co-op

Co-operators; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work

8-month contract

Job summary

CGL, in Taxation, is seeking a temporary full-time Taxation Assistant for an 8-month onsite assignment. English is required, French is an asset. The role supports corporate tax, trusts, and related tax activities for insurance and affiliated entities.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Accounting/Finance, pursuing a professional designation, and have basic tax software experience (Taxprep). Strong analytical, communication, and team skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Working towards a professional accounting designation.
• Prior taxation experience gained within public practice and/or industry is an asset.
• Competency in use of tax preparation software (Taxprep & Taxprep Forms) and Microsoft Office is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or assist in income (corporate income tax, trusts) tax filings for the insurance and other companies.
• Prepare and/or assist with tax account reconciliations for companies within the corporate group.
• Prepare and/or assist with income tax process to assess/analyze payments made to foreign vendors, investment activity, and other income tax analysis.
• Gather tax-related information for surveys and reports.
• Analyze and/or respond to correspondences from tax authorities.
• Assist with technical tax research, tax audits, process documentation.
• Assist with creating reports using our tax software.
• Various other analysis and tasks as they arise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tax software (Taxprep)

Microsoft Office

Tax experience (public/industry)

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business education

Pursuing professional designation

Tools

Taxprep forms

Taxprep

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company: CGL
Department: Taxation
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (8 months)
Work Model: Onsite
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Our national Finance team aspires to create, enhance, and protect value for our organization and its stakeholders. Our knowledgeable team educates and influences the organization to make well-informed, risk-based decisions. We think innovatively and strategically to solve business problems and strive to move our business forward with practical, integrated processes and tools that ensure organizational success.

How you will create impact:

• Prepare and/or assist in income (corporate income tax, trusts) tax filings for the insurance and other companies
• Prepare and/or assist with tax account reconciliations for companies within the corporate group
• Prepare and/or assist with income tax process to assess/analyze payments made to foreign vendors, investment activity, and other income tax analysis
• Gather tax-related information for surveys and reports
• Analyze and/or respond to correspondences from tax authorities
• Assist with technical tax research, tax audits, process documentation
• Assist with creating reports using our tax software
• Various other analysis and tasks as they arise.

To join our team:

• You are currently enrolled in post-secondary education, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Working towards a professional accounting designation
• Prior taxation experience gained within public practice and/or industry is an asset
• Competency in use of tax preparation software (Taxprep & Taxprep Forms) and Microsoft Office is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude and a desire to learn.

How you will succeed:

• You influence change and are committed to continuous improvement, in order to exceed client expectations.
• You leverage critical thinking skills to identify problems and proactively propose solutions.
• Your strong communication skills allow you to clearly convey messages.
• You’re an effective team player who shares knowledge to support your peers.

What you need to know:

• A high degree of confidentiality and discretion is required.
• You will be subject to a Background check as a condition of employment, in the event you are the successful candidate.

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.