Tax Analyst (Hybrid)

Under the guidance of the Manager, Tax, key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of Canadian and US partnership and corporate tax returns
• Liaising with and assisting an external accounting firm to complete and file certain Canadian and US partnership and corporate tax returns, both domestic and non-resident
• Preparation of Canadian and US quarterly and annual tax provision
• Preparation of monthly sales tax filings, such as GST/HST, QST, and sales and use tax
• Timely responses to support questions from internal team members across various functions
• Liaising with taxation regulatory bodies to initiate and maintain accurate records such as business numbers, sales tax numbers and filings, corporate directors and officers, authorized representatives and return filing status
• Maintaining various tax account balances such as adjusted cost basis, paid up capital, capital accounts, tax basis, undepreciated capital cost, and capital & non-capital losses
• Research and analysis of existing and emerging tax law in various area such as corporate tax, Canadian and US sales tax, corporate residency, tax credits and transfer pricing
• Preparation of tax modeling for current and potential renewable energy projects, as well as the corporate group
• Aid with updates and improvements to the automation of the tax function
• Other duties and tasks to support the tax or accounting functions as required
• Upholding and promoting the Company's core values

Education

• Post-secondary degree in business, with a concentration in accounting is preferred
• Certified Professional Accountant designation or equivalent, or plans to pursue the Certified Professional Accountant designation is preferred

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in a junior or intermediate tax role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience creating and using complex workbooks with advanced features
• Experience in the following areas is considered an asset, but not required:
  • US income tax
  • All indirect taxes, specifically sales tax in both Canada and the US
  • Tax return preparation software: iFirm and/or PFX

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Highly detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Willingness to undertake and execute tasks that are new or unfamiliar based on prior experience
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to research and apply critical-thinking skills to various problems
• Thrives in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability and desire to create or modify processes for new business conditions
• Highly motivated, with the ability to contribute and collaborate in an energetic and dynamic team environment
• Ability to effectively utilize resources to get the job done
• Displays professionalism and strong ethics; is reliable and trustworthy.
• Practical, communicative, organized, directive, and flexible
• Active participant in personal career growth and communicates needs to help achieve goals
• Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture
• A sense of humour
• Enthusiasm for both the position and BluEarth’s initiatives and vision

Job Requirements

• Ability to work outside regular business hours when required