This is a hybrid position with a mix of in office and work from home.
Why are long tenures and low turnover rates the norm at DMA? When you are an employee-owned company, you are all about your employees, and here is proof :
- Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
- Generous PTO package plus 1 paid floating holiday and 1 day of paid volunteer time off.
- 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 assists team members in performing Canada Sales Tax (GST / HST / QST / PST) overpayment reviews, audit reviews, and filing refund claims for all clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares for reviews including researching and developing a review planWork with clients’ data to verify control totals, reconcile tax reported, and analyze audit populations and samplesObtains source documentation from clients’ systemReviews client documents relating to GST / HST / QST / PST including invoices, purchase orders, GST / HST / QST / PST tax returns and details, GST / HST / QST / PST audits, etc.Creates schedules of invoices and / or other documentsResearches and enters data regarding tax exemptions into the systemResearches GST / HST / QST / PST tax questions and issuesPrepares GST / HST / QST / PST refund requests to be submitted to provinces and / or claimed on a tax returnNegotiates with Federal / Provincial auditors during refund processing, audit appeals, etc.Prepares updates and reports of findings for clientsPrepares required administrative information for Managing Director and / or Director Practice Lead, including WIP maintenance, entering job cost hours, backlog days, forecasting, etc.Identify and collect data on prospective clientsAnalyze potential opportunitiesNon-Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assignedEducation and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field requiredCPA (CGA, CMA, CA) designation preferred3-5 years’ professional experience preferably in accounting or taxIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPointPast experience with Canadian Indirect Tax (GST / HST / QST / PST) preferablyCourses in industry tax desiredDemonstrated problem solving skills; intermediate verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work both independently and as a part of a teamPhysical Requirements
Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and / or other soundsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerTravel as required (between 10-20%, approximately)LI-AL1
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