Senior Tax Consultant, Canada Sales Tax

As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof:

• 2025 Great Places to Work Certified
• Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
• Generous time off plans.
• Leadership team invested in the development, success, and happiness of our employees.
• "Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner”: We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.

Position Summary

The Senior Tax Consultant leads and supports Canadian Sales Tax engagements, including GST/HST, QST, and PST overpayment reviews, audit support, and refund filings. This role requires advanced analytical skills, tax knowledge, and client service capabilities. The consultant works independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop review plans and conduct tax research for Canadian indirect tax engagements.
• Analyze client data to reconcile reported tax, verify control totals, and assess audit samples.
• Review documentation including invoices, purchase orders, tax returns, and audit reports.
• Prepare schedules and enter tax exemption data into internal systems.
• Draft refund requests for submission to provincial authorities or inclusion in tax returns.
• Negotiate with federal and provincial auditors during refund processing and appeals.
• Prepare client updates and reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Support administrative tasks such as WIP maintenance, job costing, and forecasting.
• Identify and analyze potential opportunities with prospective clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
• CPA designation (CGA, CMA, CA) preferred.
• 4–5 years of professional experience in Canadian Sales Tax or Canadian indirect tax; 1+ years of experience in a mentoring role preferred
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) and analytical tools preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Proven initiative and adaptability in dynamic client environments.
• High attention to detail in documentation and data validation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work Schedule: Regular, 40 hours/week
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Physical Activity:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
  • Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and sounds
  • Frequent repetitive motions with hands

The salary range for this position is $70,500 – $85,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and skills.

This posting reflects the expected compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and business needs.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category covered by federal, provincial, or local law. This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all employment policies, procedures, and practices, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, compensation, training, benefits, work assignments, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable provisional regulations, DMA will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication support for the interview upon request. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at HRDepartment@dmainc.com or 800-309-2110 and choosing selection 6.

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