Canadian Tax Accountant

Location: On-Site (Johar Town)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Client: Canadian-Based

About The Role

At Winnors Remote Staff, we believe in empowering individuals to take ownership of meaningful work while fostering a culture of innovation, growth, and collaboration. We are seeking a Tax Specialist to join our Tax Operations team, supporting the year-end tax reporting requirements for Canadian tax authorities including CRA, MRQ, and IRS.

As a Tax Specialist, you will contribute to the seamless delivery of accurate tax reporting and compliance for our clients, who rely on us for exceptional service and expertise.

This will role will cover both accounting and tax work

Key Responsibilities

• Review, research, and analyze year-end tax files and slips (e.g., T3, T5, T5008, T5013, RL series, NR4, T4RSP, T4RIF, 1042S, 1042, 1099s, and custom statements) for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform data validation by cross-referencing tax reports with internal client account/activity information.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation and review of Canadian tax withholding and remittance.
• Collaborate with the Tax team to ensure accurate and timely distribution of tax slips and remittance to relevant authorities.
• Escalate, document, and address discrepancies in client data files promptly.
• Work with the accounts team to review tax documents related to QI, FATCA, and CRS.
• Support the tax team with tax package mailouts, slip amendments, and addressing client tax inquiries.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks and projects within the Tax department as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in tax functions and/or client tax reporting.
• ACCA, CA, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred) or equivalent education and experience.
• Completion of a post-secondary education program.
• Familiarity with various CRA/MRQ/IRS tax slips and related tax regimes.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Strong reconciliation skills with a detail-oriented and self-motivated approach.
• Knowledge of the broker-dealer industry, FATCA, CRS, and QI tax regimes is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote setup.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Be part of a growing and successful team.
• Daily provision of lunch, fruits, tea, and coffee onsite.