Ottawa Or Toronto - Indirect Tax Recovery - Tax Staff

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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

The Indirect Tax Recovery Practice is seeking a Tax Staff to join our team. In this role you will support our recovery Practice by working with client data and vendor documentation to support indirect tax recovery opportunities. The work will include the detailed analysis of client data, access to and training on our proprietary recovery software application as well as ongoing client communication. This is an opportunity to join an established and growing practice, provide clients with insights into their indirect tax processes, leverage the knowledge and expertise of the recovery team and develop your indirect tax recovery knowledge.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Tax Staff you will be dedicated to the Recovery Practice and work closely with the Recovery Team to ensure we complete our recovery engagements efficiently and effectively.

Core elements of the role include

• Preparing indirect tax recovery client savings reports and deliverables
• Identifying opportunities for indirect tax engagements
• Demonstrating an understanding of indirect tax concepts and effectively applying indirect tax knowledge to client situations
• Under the team’s direction, conducting detailed reviews of client data to identify and validate potential indirect tax savings
• Developing and delivering timely services and work products that meet and / or exceed client expectations.
• Independently managing multiple engagements

To qualify for the role you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree or a diploma, ideally with an emphasis on accounting, finance or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivation, a high level of drive and commitment along with a proactive approach to work.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and Access
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• A commitment to learning in a tax technology environment
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional services environment
• Experience in indirect tax preferred but not required

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:

• 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
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry

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