Tax Analyst managing Canadian indirect tax returns, reconciliations, payments, and audits for Sun Life. Improving tax processes using SAP, Excel, and automation.
Responsibilities
Perform tax payment, reporting, accounting, and compliance activities for Sun Life, its Canadian subsidiaries, and investment funds
Prepare GST/HST, QST, and provincial sales tax returns
Prepare and remit weekly and monthly withholding tax payments
Calculate and process premium tax accruals and instalments and prepare annual premium tax returns
Reconcile premium tax, GST/HST, QST, and provincial sales tax accounts
Prepare supporting calculations and journal entry requests for tax accruals, payments, and adjustments
Investigate variances, identify root causes, and correct reconciliation errors
Analyze Accounts Payable and expense report data to identify and resolve tax compliance and coding issues
Recommend corrective and preventive improvements
Assist with federal and provincial indirect tax audits
Research routine indirect tax matters and monitor relevant changes
Respond to business-partner questions and escalate complex or higher-risk matters
Standardize and automate recurring compliance processes using Excel, SAP, and other tools
Develop and maintain documentation, test and monitor process changes, resolve exceptions, and communicate material outcomes
Maintain supporting documentation and controls
Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes
Requirements
2-3 years of experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, or tax compliance
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
Hands-on experience with accounting and reporting systems
SAP experience is required
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and X/V-lookups
Comfort working with large amounts of financial data
Continuous-improvement mindset and comfort assessing processes, proposing solutions, documenting and testing changes, and learning new systems
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
Initiative and sound judgment about when to seek guidance
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet time-sensitive filing deadlines
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with tax and non-tax stakeholders
CPA designation completed or in progress and/or CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST Program is an asset
Interest in developing expertise in Canadian indirect taxes, including GST/HST, QST, PST, and premium tax
Previous indirect tax experience is an asset but not required
Strong background in accounting is preferred
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
15 vacation days per year
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial
Eligible employees may participate in discretionary incentive plans
Accommodation available for persons with disabilities and alternative-format job postings
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