Tax Staff (Technician)

Job Description 

Tax Staff (Technician) - Human Capital - Montreal - MON000RW

CA-QC-Montréal

Ernst & Young's people in more than 140 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax and transaction advisory services. We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, Ernst & Young continually strives to be a great place to work.

Ernst & Young's Human Capital practice provides high-quality solutions for companies with a global work force. Our practice is one of the world's largest and has talented and innovative professionals dedicated to teamwork and client service.  Within Human Capital, we have the Global Employment Tax Services team  which is dedicated to providing quality, integrated compliance and consulting employment tax services to our clients. In addition,this team  offers a wide range of distinct services that collectively provide a strategy for the  employment tax challenges facing businesses today.

This position offers excellent opportunities for learning.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Manager, you will:

• Participate in the implementation of international payroll structures
• Prepare reports and perform employment tax quality assurance procedures
• Coordinate international payroll with clients and Ernst & Young foreign offices
• Reconcile international payroll  
• Prepare Canadian payroll reports such as T4/Relev 1, Employer Health Tax summary, and Workers compensation summary.,
• Assist clients with the preparation of applications for Certificates of Coverage
• Input payroll data in various payroll systems to process international payroll.
• Prepare forms to request reduction of deductions at source considering international tax positions
• Communicate with the taxation authorities with respect to various employment tax issues.

  

Requirements:

• College diploma in accounting or related area
• Knowledge of Canadian payroll issues including CPP, EI, taxable benefits, provincial health care, WCB, etc.(asset)
• Experience in expatriate tax and/or international payroll issues (asset)
• Excellent writing skills
• Fluently bilingual (written and verbal )
• Experience with, or desire to learn, cross-border or expatriate payroll issues
• Interest to work in an advisory environment
• Ability to analyze
• Ability to organize/handle multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills including: teamwork, willingness to help others, integrity, positive attitude, self-motivation
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines with strong dedication and commitment to client service
• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Windows applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail; Outlook proficiency a plus

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