Tax Specialist

The Tax Specialist provides individuals and corporations with effective strategies to help minimize their tax burden. They independently handle moderately complex engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply Canadian tax laws and regulations. Identify, analyze, and document various tax positions, including risk assessment and the formulation of appropriate conclusions.
• Participate in tax audits, disputes, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize clients' business objectives and growth opportunities.
• Provide tax compliance and planning services to Canadian companies conducting business in the United States.
• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, as well as related tax forms.
• Conduct technical tax research and draft analyses and recommendations.
• Participate in developing tax training content and serve as an internal resource person or trainer.
• Perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in tax (M. Fisc.), or CPA in depth tax course
• 2-3 years of experience in Canadian tax compliance.
• CPA title, an asset.

LANGUAGE AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Advanced French and English.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Advanced knowledge of Taxprep, DtMax, and CCH.
• In-depth Canadian tax knowledge.
• General accounting knowledge.

General Skills

• Relational and communication skills.
• Client-oriented.
• Ability to manage stress, priorities, and confidentiality.
• Analytical mind and team spirit.
• Ability to respect instructions and deadlines.
• Reliable, organized, and meticulous.
• Resourceful and autonomous.
• Ability to adapt and multitask.
• Ability to demonstrate own potential by taking on additional responsibilities.