Description

Our client is a well-respected and stable publicly traded company in the Halton region who is a leader in their industry. They offer a generous compensation package including bonus, benefits, RRSP matching plan and flexibility. Our client also offers excellent career growth and genuinely cares about their employees. As a result of strong and steady financial growth, they are looking to add a Senior Tax Analyst to the team.

The Senior Tax Analyst will be an organized self-starter with strong technical accounting knowledge combined with hands-on corporate and commodity tax expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of tax provisions, providing support for tax returns and analysis of tax accounts. The Senior Tax Analyst will also assist in managing various tax audits. Reporting to the Tax Manager, you will also be groomed to be the go-to person to answer tax questions from colleagues across the organization as well as the company’s external tax advisors. To be considered for this role, you must be a designated CPA. Only candidates with a strong mix of tax and accounting experience will be considered. The ideal candidate has public accounting experience in a CPA firm where they have gained hands-on tax knowledge and experience to augment their strong accounting knowledge.

This is an exciting opportunity to jump from public accounting into industry within a growing and successful company. The hiring manager is a very strong mentor and coach who likes to develop their staff. Our client offers an excellent training ground where you will be able to gain a very broad understanding of corporate and indirect taxes to provide you with a solid foundation for future career growth in Taxation.

Our client offers a competitive salary plus bonus, full benefits, RRSP match, subsidized cafeteria, onsite gym and a beautiful modern and spacious office. Please note that this is a hybrid position with 2-3 days required in the office per week at the discretion of the manager.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of similar work experience (preferably at a mid-large accounting firm or in a tax role in industry)
• CPA designation required (CPA, CA preferred)
• Methodical and logical problem solver with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently on multiple tasks
• Proactive, with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with the other Microsoft Office products
• Proven ability to multitask, meet all deadlines, solve problems and recommend solutions
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships; work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders, influence decisions and acceptance for recommended initiatives, strategies, and solutions
• Strong computer skills
• Willing to work on complex projects/initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and individually (with minimal supervision)