Senior Tax Staff - People Advisory Services - Mobility - Waterloo
The opportunity
Managing global workforces is increasingly complex. Our People Advisory Services practice provides high-quality compliance and advisory solutions to help our clients drive organizational success through human capital. Our practice is one of the world's largest and has talented and innovative professionals dedicated to teamwork and exceptional client service. People Advisory Services encompasses Mobility, Global Employment Tax Services, Total Rewards, HR Performance Improvement and Immigration services.
The Mobility services include Canadian and US personal income tax, compliance and advisory services; mobility policy design; executive compensation advice; employer tax advice; and global coordination. You'll be part of a team with a wide variety of experiences and a supportive environment.
Your key responsibilities
The Mobility group is offering an excellent career opportunity to execute Mobility services. By using cutting-edge technology and working with team-oriented colleagues, your role would require you to:
- Contribute to client satisfaction by providing clients with exceptional quality and timely work products
- Determine appropriate and optimal Canadian and US filing positions
- Prepare complex personal income tax returns
- Review personal income tax returns
- Advise clients on the tax implications of working in another tax jurisdiction
- Research on Tax technical matters to support both compliance and advisory deliverables
- Contribute to the national education program by preparing and/or delivering tax technical material
- Leverage technology to maximize productivity.
Skills and attributes for success
- Effective communicator and confident team player who can not only collaborate with people from various teams but also prioritize shifting demands
- Willingness to contribute to a flexible, stable, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude
- Commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
- Ability to work in a high pressured and time sensitive environment
- Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
- The ability to manage time spent against budget and work alongside team members to ensure the timely completion of deliverables while providing exceptional client service
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with an emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field; or a diploma in accounting with a minimum of 1 year of relevant tax experience; or equivalent experience in industry
- Excellent Knowledge of current automated tax processing systems and tax laws
- Exceptional PC proficiency including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
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 to 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, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
- 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. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives 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.