Senior Accountant - Tax & Internal Controls

Adecco is currently hiring a Senior Accountant - Tax & Internal Controls for a full-time, 12-month contract position in Ajax, ON (hybrid). This opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented CPA with strong experience in corporate taxation, internal controls, and audit who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for managing corporate tax processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, supporting audits, and leading internal control initiatives. You will also oversee a Financial Analyst and contribute to continuous improvement across finance functions.

• Pay Rate: $37.00 - $42.00/hour
  
• Location: Ajax, ON (Hybrid)
  
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  
• Contract: Full-time | Temporary (12 months)
  
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
  

Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact and coordinator with internal and external stakeholders for the preparation and review of Canadian corporate income tax returns
  
• Manage tax consultants by gathering data, conducting analysis, ensuring deadlines are met, validating fees, and reviewing deliverables related to SR&ED, commodity taxes, and Quebec Investment Tax Credits
  
• Compute, prepare, and record Canadian income tax installments and remittances
  
• Manage the preparation and booking of tax provisions, including researching legislative changes and assessing their impact
  
• Review, analyze, and respond to communications from tax authorities and support tax audits across Canada
  
• Provide guidance to accounting and business functions on sales tax, income tax, and withholding tax matters
  
• Support intercompany reconciliations and ensure transfer pricing compliance, including maintaining up-to-date documentation
  
• Lead internal control initiatives, ensuring coordination between Toronto and Montreal teams and adherence to deadlines and quality standards
  
• Support harmonization of internal controls and liaise with global teams to ensure policy alignment and compliance
  
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of a Financial Analyst and ensure quality and accuracy of work output
  
• Support ad hoc finance projects and initiatives as required
  

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  
• CPA designation (required)
  
• Minimum 7 years of experience, including 3-5 years in an accounting or audit firm and additional experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  
• Strong experience in corporate taxation, audit, and internal controls
  
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  
• Experience managing audits and ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks
  
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  
• Self-starter with strong initiative and a collaborative mindset
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools; experience with SAP is an asset
  
• Understanding of AI impacts on finance/accounting is considered an asset
  
• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in Canada.
  

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team is ready to welcome you and support you on your path to success.
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