Tax Specialist

Trimac Transportation • Calgary, AB

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Trimac isn't just a transportation company; it's an industry disruptor with a remarkable 80-year legacy of safely delivering products that improve people’s lives across North America. Our workplace culture is centered on being safe, respectful, innovative and inclusive. We are committed to maintaining a rewarding work environment that allows employees to experience new opportunities and build their chosen careers. Across the company, we encourage open communication, champion integrity, celebrate individuality and cultivate diverse talents and perspectives. If you’re ready for a challenge that will help drive forward an industry leading team, we invite you to begin your journey with us. This role is primarily responsible for managing the Canadian tax compliance of income, tax accounting and GST/PST within Trimac. This role reports to the Director of Tax and interacts regularly with operation, accounting and treasury team members.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA with 2-4 years post designation experience
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work independently
• Demonstrate a high degree of initiative, self-motivation and inter-personal skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to concurrently manage and progress multiple tasks and deliverables
• Knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of systems including ERP (Microsoft Dynamics)

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual Canadian federal and provincial tax filings and ensure timely filing of tax returns and installments
• Prepare or review annual and quarter tax provision process including the provision of adequate support for financial reporting and note disclosure
• Prepare monthly and quarterly indirect tax filings and identify opportunities to optimize tax payables while mitigating tax risks
• Assist tax due diligence review and related tax planning for M&A transactions
• Proactively seek out and develop solutions to mitigate income and sales tax risks and identify opportunities to minimize tax liability
• Research and prepare tax memos in support of tax technical positions taken in statutory filings
• Technical support for the income tax and sales tax compliance
• Represent Trimac in resolving CRA tax audits

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and many more health and wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays
• Paid time off for volunteer activities to help give back to our communities
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program to achieve your educational goals
• Continuous learning and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level