Senior Tax Consultant, Canada Sales Tax
About The Position
As an employee-owned company, DMA prioritizes employees. Low turnover rates and tenured teams are living proof: 2025 Great Places to Work Certified Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment. ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation. Generous time off plans. Leadership team invested in the development, success, and happiness of our employees. "Live and work like a DMA Employee-Owner”: We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees. Position Summary The Senior Tax Consultant leads and supports Canadian Sales Tax engagements, including GST/HST, QST, and PST overpayment reviews, audit support, and refund filings. This role requires advanced analytical skills, tax knowledge, and client service capabilities. The consultant works independently and collaboratively to deliver high-quality results, manage client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required.
- 4–5 years of professional experience in Canadian Sales Tax or Canadian indirect tax; 1+ years of experience in a mentoring role preferred
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Strong problem-solving skills and effective verbal and written communication.
- Proven initiative and adaptability in dynamic client environments.
- High attention to detail in documentation and data validation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation (CGA, CMA, CA) preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) and analytical tools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop review plans and conduct tax research for Canadian indirect tax engagements.
- Analyze client data to reconcile reported tax, verify control totals, and assess audit samples.
- Review documentation including invoices, purchase orders, tax returns, and audit reports.
- Prepare schedules and enter tax exemption data into internal systems.
- Draft refund requests for submission to provincial authorities or inclusion in tax returns.
- Negotiate with federal and provincial auditors during refund processing and appeals.
- Prepare client updates and reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Support administrative tasks such as WIP maintenance, job costing, and forecasting.
- Identify and analyze potential opportunities with prospective clients.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership program eligibility begins day one of employment.
- ESOP contribution is targeted at 6% of your annual compensation.
- Generous time off plans.
- Leadership team invested in the development, success, and happiness of our employees.
- We focus on work/life balance, mental health, and the overall wellness of our employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
