Senior Tax Analyst

Airswift


Job Description:
 
Airswift is seeking a Senior Tax Analyst to work with one of our major clients in the Oil & Gas industry in Calgary. This is a 1-year contract with the possibility of being extended.
 
•Preparation of corporate and partnership income tax returns, elections and other necessary filings
•Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual tax provisions
•Prepare monthly forecasts, annual budgets and long-range plans
•This job is best suited for a candidate that has previous experience in tax accounting and tax compliance. They have the ability to multi-task and are a self-starter with high attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet internal and external deadlines.
 
Qualifications
•Minimum five years of corporate income tax work experience
•A Bachelors’ degree in finance or accounting
•Completion of a recognized accounting designation
•Completion of CPA In-Depth Tax Courses level I and II, with level III preferable
•Oil and gas industry experience is desirable
 
Responsibilities
•Prepare consolidated monthly and quarterly tax provisions
•Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax disclosure for financial statements and internal reporting
•Prepare Canadian corporate income tax returns and elections including related research, analysis, and file preparation
•Ensure compliance with SOX controls
•Prepare analysis to support historical and forecast tax provisions
•Assist with audit query responses as required
•Interaction with the company’s businesses so as to identify and analyze income tax issues
•Assist with tax research as required
•Work with other tax functions in Tax department and various business units as required
•Work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
 
Deliverables
•Prepare and file corporate and partnership income tax returns, elections and other necessary filings
•Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual tax provisions
•Prepare monthly forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range plans
•Assist with preparation of audit queries as required
•Prepare/assist with annual SOx narrative updates and coordinate with external auditors
•Work with other tax functions in Tax Department and various business units as required
 
Competencies
•Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, Corporate Taxprep and TaxPrep Forms
•Demonstrate working knowledge with SAP (running GL details, financial information, etc.)
•Experience with OneSource Tax Provision considered to be an asset
•Ability to work independently or in a teamwork environment
•Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills
•Demonstrate a high degree of initiative, self-motivation and inter-person skills
•Demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills to effectively work in a deadline-driven environment and handle a diverse workload
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To apply for this job please visit www.airswift.com.