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In EY Tax, you?ll have the opportunity to help the world?s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. You?ll get a unique glimpse deep inside a company?s business and become a trusted advisor, working collaboratively on a team that influences major business decisions. Demand has made this a rapidly growing area, and the relationships we build here translate into big business in other areas, making this a true priority.
The opportunity
As a Tax Administrative Assistant, you will be a part of our Private Client Services (PCS). You will be provided with an opportunity to work within a Big 4 firm while being part of an entrepreneurial practice. This is an ideal opportunity for you if you would like to form a long lasting relationship with EY.
Your key responsibilities
As a Tax Administrative Assistant, you will assist Tax Staff, Tax Managers, and Tax Partners in organizing the workflow of the group, support entry-level basic tax functions, perform general administrative duties, assist with engagement billing and financial system administration, and manage communication with clients.
Skills and attributes for success

• Tax Functions: Maintains databases for tracking personal, corporate and trust tax deadlines, electronically assembles tax returns (corporate, personal and trust), composes various tax forms using CCH?s Taxprep and Taxprep Forms software, handles client inquiries and deal with basic CRA tax queries and contacts various government agencies for general tax information, or to resolve basic tax disputes.
• Document Preparation & Management: Formats, proofreads, and edits letters, memos, faxes reports and presentations (eg Power Point) from draft stage to client-ready work. Uses independent judgment to compose general, non-technical business documents such as written correspondence to tax authorities, or preparation of corporate organizational diagrams/charts. Is privy to, and must protect, confidential materials. Follows an organized filing/document management process for electronic and paper documents.
• Financial Management Support: Performs tasks supporting the client engagement management process including, understanding of independence regulations, using appropriate tools to open client and engagement codes and ensures compliance of time and expense tracking/reporting. Demonstrates willingness to learn new systems that are proprietary and unique to EY.
• Billings: Assists partners and their engagement team with client billings by liaising with the financial management group to process Work in Process (WIP) system reports, tracking expenses, drafting and finalizing invoices, time transfers and relieving WIP.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Minimum 3 years related experience in an administrative role/environment preferred
• Post-secondary education (university degree or college diploma)
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with an aptitude to learn standard firm software and other relevant applicants and technical/office equipment at an intermediate level
• Demonstrates great attention to detail in editing and proofing capacities
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to liaise with clients, staff and outside parties
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Demonstrates sound judgment regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Available to work overtime during peak tax filing seasons, particularly March, April and June
• Proven ability to differentiate when to take action independently or to partner as a team

Ideally, you?ll also have

• General understanding of accounting/tax principles preferred

What we look for
We?re interested in strong team players who support their colleagues in reaching their goals while also considering their own workload and development. We?re looking for people with a genuine passion for tax, and the future of tax, and are inspired to help the world?s leading multinational organizations meet complex tax obligations around the world. If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.
What we offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you?ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that?s right for you

Diversity and Inclusion at EY
Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We?re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.


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