Senior Associate, Tax

Job Order ID:7718
Employment Type:Yearly Salary
Salary:$100000-140000/Yr
Web Publication Date:7/11/2024
Number of Positions:1
Job Location:Toronto
Brief Description:

Our employer is an independent renewable power producer that develops, owns, and manages renewable power facilities across North America looking for an individual to support the day-to-day operations of the Tax team initiatives and business operations in Canada and the U.S.

Job Function:

  • Work within the tax function to assist in Canadian and U.S. income tax accounting and related tax compliance processes
  • Prepare working papers for quarterly and annual tax provisions and support the external audit
  • Prepare working papers to determine transfer pricing charges to related parties
  • Assist with inter-company account(s) reconciliation
  • Prepare indirect tax filings and reconcile tax liability accounts
  • Assist with working papers to prepare tax returns in Canada and the U.S
  • Assist with the integration of potential merger and acquisition activities
  • Prepare and file 1099 and 1042 forms
  • Research, analyze and present findings on various tax matters to teams within the finance organization
  • Assist with process improvements by building efficiencies through automation
  • Assist with project work dependent upon business initiatives
  • Keep abreast of current CRA, IRS, state and local tax rules and regulations ensuring full compliance
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to bring order to unstructured matters
Job Requirement:

  • Two to three years of progressive accounting and tax experience
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) or equivalent, U.S. CPA is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of Canadian and U.S. taxation is considered an asset
  • Previous exposure to complex accounting and tax structures, U.S. GAAP/IFRS is considered an asset
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or business related field. Equivalent experience may be considered
  • Experience in preparation of corporate tax returns, income tax provision(s) and transfer pricing documentation
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and other MS Office applications.
    Experience with NetSuite is considered an asset
  • Exceptional technical and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Additional Success Factors

  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Excellent resource, planning, and time management skills with a fast paced and multi-faceted environment
  • Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical persons in lay-person language and concepts