Major Roles & Responsibilities:
1. Tax Compliance:
- Prepare and file US and Canadian federal, state, and provincial tax returns
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax returns, including extensions and amendments.
- Research and apply relevant tax laws and regulations to complex tax issues.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the impact on the organization.
2. Tax Provision:
- Calculate and analyze US and Canadian income tax provisions, including current and deferred tax liabilities.
- Prepare detailed work papers to support tax provision calculations.
- Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
3. Tax Planning:
- Identify and implement tax-efficient strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
- Analyze the tax implications of business transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Advise on tax-effective structuring of transactions.
4. Tax Audits:
- Respond to audits and inquiries from tax authorities.
- Prepare and provide documentation to support tax positions.
- Represent the organization in tax audits and appeals.
5. Accounting:
- Accounting tasks, such as journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Provided support to the finance team on tax-related matters.
Education & Experience:
- Proven work experience of 5+ years in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Strong understanding of US and Canadian tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles.
- Experience with tax compliance, tax provision, and tax planning.
- Proficiency in tax research and analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with international tax issues.
- Knowledge of tax automation tools and processes
- Forms like 1120, 1065, Sales and Use tax returns, Franchise tax, GILTI, etc.
