Job Description

About Us

Rize HR is a boutique recruitment agency that aims to put the human back in human resources. We partner with our clients to ensure that all candidates have a supportive and positive hiring and onboarding experience. About Our Client

Located in Vancouver, our client is a leading real estate firm that has evolved into a large size development and property management company that does more than construct buildings. For over 50 years, our client has built exceptional properties with a focus on quality craftsmanship rooted in integrity.

Job Overview

The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for the preparation of all the organization's tax returns, which includes a large portfolio of corporate, partnership and trust taxation returns. The Senior Tax Accountant is an integral part of the in-house tax department and will assist the Tax Director with ensuring all the tax compliance obligations are met in an efficient and timely manner. The Senior Tax Accountant will also assist with tax transactions as they arise, including necessary research and co-ordination with external tax service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate, partnership, trust and information returns, elections, and additional regulatory filings, including the calculation and payment of tax instalments and annual payments
• Prepare, maintain, update, and manage tax working papers for all of the Organization's entities
• Prepare responses to inquiries and requests to tax authorities including notice of objections
• Prepare consolidated tax provision working papers
• Propose accounting entries to record tax adjustments for corporate entities
• Coordinate and collaborate with all accounting and finance departments as it relates to taxation matters
• Assist with tax planning transactions including necessary research and analysis, and the drafting of necessary memoranda, under the guidance of the Tax Director
• Assist with ad hoc tax projects as required

• 3 - 5 years experience in tax related roles
• Professional accounting designation
• Currently enrolled in or has completed the In-Depth Tax Program
• Proficient with tax compliance software including Taxprep and Microsoft Excel
• Experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Cross-border (US-Canada) tax experience is an asset
• Ability to work well under pressure with to meet tax deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail with excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly organized with the ability to effectively multi-task, time manage, and prioritize tasks
• Quick learner and works well independently and in a team setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable to change and continuously seek out improvements to existing processes