Specialist, Tax

Proudly independent, we are a Canadian, family-owned business. Coke Canada Bottling makes, distributes, merchandises, and sells the most-loved beverages Canadians enjoy. With over 6,000 diverse employees coast-to-coast, we operate in every province through 50+ sales and distribution centres, and five manufacturing facilities.

Coke Canada supplies some of Canada’s favourite beverage brands, and we want to continue to be the leading beverage partner in Canada, creating a better future and delivering optimism by bringing sustainable value to our employees, customers, consumers, and communities.

Advancing a high-performing, collaborative and inclusive culture is at the core of our vision to be the World’s Greatest Bottler, Built by the Best People, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help get us there.

For more information about Coke Canada Bottling and our products, visit cokecanada.com/our-product.

Role Details

• Work Location – Toronto
• Hybrid Environment – This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. Subject to change. The in-office requirement is a minimum of three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday), with the flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days.
• Salary – The base salary range for this position is from $82,800 - $100,000 annually. The starting base salary offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, role complexity, skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Initial Posting Close Date – August 4, 2026

About This Opportunity

We are recruiting a Tax Specialist to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Manager, Indirect Tax, this role is responsible for preparing Coca Cola’s Canadian indirect tax returns, as well as provincial recycling deposit and environmental levy returns, in full compliance with federal and provincial tax regulations. The Tax Specialist works closely with internal partners across Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain, as well as with external advisors.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands on exposure to complex, multi jurisdictional indirect tax matters in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Indirect Taxes (Sales & Excise Taxes)

• Ensure compliance with GST/HST, QST and PST obligations across Canada.
• Prepare sales tax return filings, reconciliations, and payments.
• Provide advisory support to the business on indirect tax matters, including product launches, pricing, and supply chain changes.
• Provide required support for indirect tax audits and inquiries.
• Participate in indirect tax process automation efforts.
• Preparation and trend analysis of Sales Tax budgets.

Environmental & Recycling Deposit Reporting

• Ensure compliance with provincial recycling deposit return programs and environmental stewardship obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare filings, reconciliations, and remittances related to container deposit legislation and recycling programs.
• Preparation of annual budgets for recycling costs and analyzing the cost trends.
• Coordinate with operations, supply chain, and external service providers to ensure accurate data capture and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive indirect tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian indirect tax regulations.
• Experience with provincial recycling deposit programs and multi jurisdictional reporting is an asset.
• SAP or other ERP experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and sound professional judgment.

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• Join a local, family-owned business that’s part of a globally recognized brand, where you can develop your capabilities, competencies, and career.
• Coke Canada has a culture of learning, and we offer several channels to support your development, including on-the-job training and a library of free courses for just-in-time learning.
• We are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to help our employees achieve their best physical, mental, financial, and overall health and well-being. This includes a competitive compensation package, access to retirement and saving programs, family and employee assistance program, paid vacation and floater days.
• We have close, local connections with the communities in which we operate across Canada. We’re determined to make a positive difference in our communities; this includes opportunities for employee volunteerism.
• We’re building our business responsibly and our mission is to work Toward a Better Future Together. We have a plan that outlines how we are reducing, reusing, recycling, decreasing our carbon footprint, and using water responsibly. For more information visit cokecanada.com/sustainability/

Coke Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity, and we’re committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Together we are creating a workplace culture that values diversity, enables inclusivity and ensures everyone feels like they belong. We are aiming to ensure our diverse workforce is reflective of the communities in which we operate. Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If this role excites you, even if you don’t check every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience and perspective could be what we’re looking for. Unless otherwise specified, this job post is for an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process is human-driven and does not involve AI tools for screening, assessment, or selection. For individuals requiring accommodations or support throughout the recruitment process please call 1-844-383-2653 or email HR@cokecanada.com.

Important – please note

All offers of employment at Coke Canada Bottling are conditional upon a successful background clearance obtained through our contracted third-party vendor. The standard clearance requirements depend on the position and may include some, or all, of the following: criminal clearance, employment verification, education verification and driver's abstract review. Please advise the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions or concerns once you are contacted for further consideration.