Student, US Tax Accountant (Summer 2025, 12 Months)

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We are looking for a highly motivated student to join our Tax team in Toronto for a twelve-month term. In this role, you will provide assistance in Oxford and OMERS's Tax department, focusing on US tax matters.

We are looking for someone to join us on a 12-month term starting April 2025.

You'll be able to participate in a broad range of tax-related work requiring analysis, assessment, and quantification. You will be a key member of an engaged, high-reaching team-part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth.

We take great pride in leading the industry by earning respect through every interaction, every day. We go above and beyond to protect and grow relationships by anticipating needs, being honest and considerate, and valuing customers as genuine partners.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for :

• Assistance with research and analysis of tax issues
• Help with preparation of tax provisions, making tax payments, and maintenance of summary and control / tracking documentation
• Research US federal and state tax notices to determine resolution and handle communication with the relevant tax authority
• Draft technical memos to file and other tax-related documents to be reviewed by senior team members
• Assist the US tax team in all aspects of corporate federal and state tax initiatives

To succeed in this role, you have :

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, knowledge of excel would be an asset
• Currently enrolled in an Accounting and Financial Management program, in 3rd or 4th year.
• Dedication to exceptional performance and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as a strong team player
• Detail-oriented and the ability to consistently produce accurate deliverables
• Strong time-management skills and self-motivation, able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research
• Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt
• Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment
• Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking

While previous tax experience is an asset, it is not required. Preference will be given to students pursuing a business or math degree.

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